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Verb
- 1
wash
To clean something by removing dirt or grime.
Korean definition: 때나 더러운 것을 없애 깨끗하게 하다.
My father lathered up with soap and washed every inch of his body clean.
We washed our faces, smeared with sweat and grease, clean in running water.
- 2
dry; wipe
To wipe away something that clings to the surface.
Korean definition: 겉에 묻은 것을 없어지게 닦아내다.
My father roughly wiped the dust off the pottery with his sleeve.
We wiped the water off the floor and then polished it.
- 3
vindicate; make up for
To clear someone of something bad such as a false charge, misunderstanding, guilt, mistake, etc.
Korean definition: 누명, 오해, 죄, 실수 등의 나쁜 것을 완전히 없애다.
The prosecution's announcement completely cleared up the various suspicions surrounding this case.
We set out to find witnesses to the incident to clear our father's name of the false charge.
- 4
clear
To completely remove a current bad situation.
Korean definition: 현재 좋지 않은 상태를 완전히 없애다.
This athlete has shaken off his recent slump and is regaining his former form.
To wash away the day's fatigue, I take a hot bath every evening.