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wash

Verb

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.