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erase

Verb

  1. 1

    erase

    To remove something written or drawn, or a trace, etc., using a tool.

    Korean definition: 쓰거나 그린 것 또는 흔적 등을 도구를 사용해 안 보이게 없애다.

    • The shop clerk spent the whole morning erasing the graffiti the children had written on the entrance door.

    • As soon as she gets home, my older sister removes her makeup and changes into comfortable clothes.

  2. 2

    forget

    To remove or get rid of one's thought or memory.

    Korean definition: 생각이나 기억을 없애거나 잊다.

    • To erase the memories of his ex, Seunggyu burned all the photos they had taken together.

    • It was strange that her child hadn't come back even by dinnertime, but the mother tried to shake off her anxiety.

  3. 3

    wipe off

    To remove one's emotion, expression, etc.

    Korean definition: 감정이나 표정 등을 사라지게 하다.

    • As soon as business talk began, President Kim instantly wiped the smile off his face and turned cold.

    • When the other side wouldn't cooperate, Seunggyu changed his attitude and wiped the friendly expression off his face.