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The Good Place — Season 4 Episode 13

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a space or time that has no end

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a space or time that has no end

The universe extends into infinity

at some time in the past

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at some time in the past

I once lived here

at the time that; as soon as

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at the time that; as soon as

Once you finish, we can go

one single occasion

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one single occasion

I visited Paris once

right now without delay

Do it at once

to perform with great energy or skill

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to perform with great energy or skill

The band really tore it up last night

relating to the human spirit or soul

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relating to the human spirit or soul

She has a spiritual approach to life

relating to magic or having magic powers

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relating to magic or having magic powers

It was a magic moment

the power to make impossible things happen

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the power to make impossible things happen

The ring has magic

the art of performing illusions

He knows some magic

the power to control events by mysterious forces

Magic is not real

to ask for something, especially by phone

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to ask for something, especially by phone

I will call for a taxi

to go to a place to pick someone or something up

I will call for you at eight

to say that something is needed or required

The situation calls for quick action

to say that something will happen

The forecast calls for rain

to need something

This situation calls for patience

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Wait until tomorrow

up to the time when

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up to the time when

Do not leave until I return

up to the time when

We stayed until noon

very good

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very good

You did a great job

very large in size or degree

It was a great success

one generation removed in ancestry

He is my great-grandfather

the general mood or character of a place

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the general mood or character of a place

The room has a cozy feeling

an emotion that you experience

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an emotion that you experience

Love is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Love is a powerful feeling

a belief or idea that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling it will rain

to have a physical or emotional sensation

I am feeling happy today

to have a physical or emotional feeling

I can feel the wind

to have the feeling or belief that something is happening

I feel that we are lost

expecting good things to happen

I have a hopeful feeling about this

the belief that something is true or will happen

I have a feeling he knows

a belief that something is true without proof

She trusts her intuition

a physical or emotional feeling

I have a strange feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Anger is a strong feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

Joy is a happy feeling

a strong feeling or emotion

She is full of feeling

to have an opinion or attitude

I have a feeling that we should go

to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

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to direct your gaze toward someone or something to see them

Look at that bird

to investigate, study, or consider something carefully

I need to look at the documents

to seem or appear a certain way

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to seem or appear a certain way

She looks tired today

the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

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the way someone looks, especially physical attractiveness

He has good looks

to try to find something

She looks for her keys

seems to be

She looks happy today

to appear or give the impression

He looks like his father

an organ in your chest used for breathing

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an organ in your chest used for breathing

He has a problem with his lung

to change a situation to the opposite of what it was

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to change a situation to the opposite of what it was

He turned the tables on his opponent

to change a situation so that the advantage is now on your side instead of your opponent's

He turned the tables on his opponent

a firm decision to do something

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a firm decision to do something

I made a New Year's resolution

the amount of detail shown on a screen

This screen has a high resolution

an official decision or statement agreed by a group

The council passed a resolution

the level of detail in an image

This screen has high resolution

to remove dirt or stains with water and soap

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to remove dirt or stains with water and soap

Wash your hands

to clean something using water

I wash my car every weekend

a situation that fails completely

The whole plan was a wash

to flow or pass through something

Waves wash over the shore

objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

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objects like chairs, tables, beds used in a home

I need new furniture for my room

large items used to sit, sleep, or store things in a home

We bought new furniture for our living room

the day before today

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the day before today

It rained yesterday

someone you do not know

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someone you do not know

Don't talk to strangers

odd or surprising

The stranger the better

a person who is in a place they do not know

The stranger looked at the map

a person you do not know

I do not talk to a stranger

a person who is not known or is odd

He is a total stranger to me

to give or offer something to someone

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to give or offer something to someone

She presented him with a gift

to make something happen

This situation presents a problem

happening or existing now

Focus on the present

a thing given to someone

I bought a present for my friend

a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

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a small furry animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees

The squirrel is eating a nut

a small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees

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a small animal with a bushy tail that lives in trees

I saw a squirrel in the garden

to store something secretly for later use

She squirrelled away some food for winter

very pleasing or beautiful

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very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

a person who is kind and pleasant

She is a lovely person

nice or enjoyable

We had a lovely day at the park

very pleasing or beautiful

She looks lovely in that dress

how hot or cold something is

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how hot or cold something is

The temperature is high today

how hot or cold a person's body is

Her body temperature is normal

how comfortable or accepted someone feels in a social or cultural setting

She checked the temperature of the meeting before speaking

life that is believed to begin after death

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life that is believed to begin after death

Many religions teach about the afterlife

life that is believed to begin after death

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life that is believed to begin after death

Do you believe in the afterlife?

an existence believed to follow death

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an existence believed to follow death

He wondered what the afterlife would be like

someone who attacks or steals

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someone who attacks or steals

The raiders broke into the shop

costing a very large amount of money

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costing a very large amount of money

He bought a million dollar car

worth a very large amount of money

This is a million dollar idea

a small green animal that lives near water and jumps

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a small green animal that lives near water and jumps

The frog jumps

a small green jumping animal that lives near water

I see a frog

a district or community within a town or city

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a district or community within a town or city

I live in a quiet neighborhood

continuing for the whole night

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continuing for the whole night

I stayed awake all night

continuing through the whole night

It rained all night

lasting the whole night

There is an all-night cafe nearby

a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

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a road vehicle with four wheels and an engine

He drives his car to work

a separate section of a train for passengers or services

We sat in the last car of the train

a four-wheeled road vehicle

I have a red car

of the highest quality or most favorable

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of the highest quality or most favorable

This is the best book

to win against someone in a competition

He bested his opponent

kind thoughts or wishes for someone

Please give her my best

used to give strong advice or a warning

You had best leave now

a long, hard surface for vehicles

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a long, hard surface for vehicles

The road is long

a later time or situation

We have a long road ahead of us

a paved path for vehicles and people to travel on

The road is very long

left after use or not used up

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left after use or not used up

We ate leftover pizza for lunch

food that is left after a meal

I ate the leftovers for lunch

to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

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to move something back and forth against a surface with pressure

He rubbed his tired eyes

to press and move something against a surface

He rubbed his hands together to stay warm

a medicated substance applied to the skin to relieve pain or congestion

She applied a rub to her sore back

a difficulty or point of disagreement

That is the rub

a mixture of spices and herbs used to flavor meat before cooking

Use a dry rub for the steak

red and painful from rubbing or irritation

This shoe caused a bad rub

to treat someone in a way that pleases them

He rubbed the team the right way

to treat someone in an unfair way

He rubbed the clients the wrong way

to press and move something against a surface

Please rub my sore shoulders

used to show you are annoyed or upset

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used to show you are annoyed or upset

Ugh, I hate waking up early

the bright light from the sun

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the bright light from the sun

The sunlight is very strong today

the process of learning or teaching skills

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the process of learning or teaching skills

The company provides training for new employees

physical activity done to improve strength or skill

He focuses on his training

the process of learning or preparing for a sport or activity

He is doing his daily training

the process of learning or being taught a skill

The company offers computer training

to go inside or become part of something

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to go inside or become part of something

She went into the room

to be silent and unhappy because you are angry

He will go into a sulk if you say that

to talk about something in detail

I do not want to go into the details

concern or interest in something

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concern or interest in something

I do not give a crap

solid waste from the body

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solid waste from the body

The dog left some crap on the carpet

to speak very negatively about someone or something

Do not crap on my work

things that are of low value or poor quality

This movie is total crap

not different

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not different

We have the same car

a thing that is being talked about

I saw the same man yesterday

a few days ago

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a few days ago

I saw him the other day

a loud shout to get attention or say hello

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a loud shout to get attention or say hello

Hey oh! Look over here!

to push something or someone roughly

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to push something or someone roughly

Don't shove me

a hard, rough push

He gave me a hard shove

to have a feeling or sensation

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to have a feeling or sensation

I experienced great joy

something that you do or go through

It was a great experience

skill or knowledge gained from doing something

She has a lot of experience

coming after all others; the only one left

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coming after all others; the only one left

This is the last train

coming immediately before the present

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coming immediately before the present

I saw him last night

to go on for a period of time

The meeting will last one hour

a person's family name

Her last name is Smith

feeling cool or cold

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feeling cool or cold

The weather is chilly today

to not continue an action

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to not continue an action

Stop talking

a word telling someone to stop

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a word telling someone to stop

Stop!

a place where a bus or train stops

Where is the bus stop

to go to a place for a short time

I will stop by your house later

a life that does not really exist

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a life that does not really exist

He feels like he is living a not life

the permanent end of life

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the permanent end of life

Everyone will die one day

a small cube with numbers used in games

Roll the die

to want something very much

I am dying for a coffee

very wanting to do something

I am dying to see the show

a person who has never done a particular activity

He is still a die here

very close to death

The plant is going to die soon

to stop living

The old tree died yesterday

to stop functioning or operating

My laptop died suddenly

to stop being alive

All living things will eventually die

of poor quality or value

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of poor quality or value

This is a cheap plastic toy

costing little money

This shirt is very cheap

not willing to spend money

He is too cheap to buy a gift

a planned gathering of people

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a planned gathering of people

I have a meeting at ten

to bring or come together in one place

I have a meeting tomorrow

to come into contact with someone or something

I had a meeting with my friend

a planned gathering with someone

I have a meeting with my doctor

an event where people come together to talk

We have a meeting at ten o clock

to become part of a liquid and vanish

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to become part of a liquid and vanish

Salt dissolves in water

to officially stop an organization or group

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to officially stop an organization or group

They decided to dissolve the group

to officially end or stop something

They decided to dissolve the club

to become mixed with a liquid and disappear

Sugar will dissolve in water

the edible rear part of a lobster

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the edible rear part of a lobster

We ordered a grilled lobster tail for dinner

exactly in this place

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exactly in this place

I will wait for you right here

in this exact place

Stay right here

in the exact place where someone is

My book is right here

used to get attention or introduce a statement

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used to get attention or introduce a statement

Now, listen carefully

used to say goodbye in a friendly way

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used to say goodbye in a friendly way

Now, I must go

the time at this moment

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the time at this moment

I am busy now

a convenient or appropriate time for something

Now is the perfect time to start

happening without warning, intended to surprise

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happening without warning, intended to surprise

It was a surprise visit

to feel or cause a feeling of shock or wonder

I am surprised by the gift

a word said to announce something unexpected

Surprise! I am here

an event that happens without warning

That party was a big surprise

the quality of giving time and effort to something

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the quality of giving time and effort to something

Her dedication to her work is impressive

a special event to officially open or name something

The library held a dedication ceremony

to get or receive something

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to get or receive something

He got a new car

to reach a place

I got home late

to start to be something

It got dark outside

to understand or hear something correctly

I finally got the message

tardy

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tardy

I am late for work

no longer living

His late father was a doctor

happening or done not long ago

These are late reports

not on time

I am late for work

an expression of surprise or admiration

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an expression of surprise or admiration

Wow, this is beautiful

a word used to show shock or amazement

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a word used to show shock or amazement

Wow, what a nice view

to make someone feel great admiration

Her performance wowed the audience

to leave or escape from a place

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to leave or escape from a place

The thief managed to get away

to move away from a place or person

I need to get away from the noise

to go somewhere else for a vacation or change of scenery

I need to get away for a few days

to break free from a place or situation

The thief managed to get away

existing as a fact

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existing as a fact

This is a real diamond

used to emphasize that something is true

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used to emphasize that something is true

He is real quiet

not fancy or complex

He prefers a real and simple lifestyle

a person who believes in a system where the community owns the means of production

He is a real who believes in common ownership

to make someone believe or do something

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to make someone believe or do something

I tried to convince him to come

making someone agree to do something

I convinced him to join us

able to make someone believe something is true

I convinced him to come

to be willing or wish to do something

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to be willing or wish to do something

Would you care to join us

to stop a bomb from exploding

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to stop a bomb from exploding

The expert defused the bomb

to make a tense situation less angry or dangerous

He tried to defuse the argument

to stop a bomb from exploding

The expert defused the bomb carefully

the number 2

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the number 2

I have two cats

the number 2

I have two apples

the number 2

The answer is two

the number 2

I have two dogs

used to add force to a statement

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used to add force to a statement

It is damn hot today

an expression of anger or frustration

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an expression of anger or frustration

Damn, I forgot my keys

to feel concern about something

I don't give a damn about it

to say someone deserves punishment

The priest damned the sinner

a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

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a list of food and drinks available at a restaurant

I am reading the menu

a list of food and drinks available in a restaurant

Can I see the menu

a list of dishes available to order at a restaurant

Can I see the menu please

a list of choices available on a device

Click the menu to see settings

not less than; at the very least

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not less than; at the very least

I need at least ten dollars

used to say something positive despite a problem

At least it is not raining

to be required or expected to do something

You could at least say sorry

to a small degree

It is at least warm here

to take care of a child until they are an adult

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to take care of a child until they are an adult

She raised three children alone

to move something to a higher position

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to move something to a higher position

Please raise your hand

to start talking about a subject

She raised a new point

to gather or bring together an amount of money

They raised money for charity

to strongly dislike

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to strongly dislike

I hate cold weather

to feel strong dislike for someone

I hate spiders

to speak words

He confessed the truth

a very strong feeling of not liking something or someone

They have so much hate in their hearts

the place where someone is going

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the place where someone is going

We reached our destination

the place where someone or something is going

Our final destination is Paris

the place where someone is going

Our final destination is the city center

a sweet fried cake with a hole in the middle

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a sweet fried cake with a hole in the middle

I love eating donuts

all people considered together

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all people considered together

Humanity must protect the earth

the quality of being kind and caring

He showed great humanity to the refugees

all human beings as a group

The future of humanity is bright

the activity of looking at and understanding written words

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the activity of looking at and understanding written words

I love reading

an occasion when something is read aloud to an audience

We went to a poetry reading

the way someone understands a written text

This is my reading of the report

a town in Berkshire, England

I visited Reading last summer

the act of looking at and understanding written words

Reading is a great hobby

to look at and understand written words

I like reading books

an act of looking at or interpreting something

His reading of the poem was emotional

written words to be read

This reading is quite difficult

an informal word for a woman

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an informal word for a woman

She is a great gal

to act as if something is true when it is not

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to act as if something is true when it is not

He pretended to be asleep

to behave as if something is true when it is not

The children like to pretend they are pirates

something that influences a result

The child likes to pretend he is a superhero

to act as if something is true

The kids pretend to be superheroes

a person who thinks deeply about things

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a person who thinks deeply about things

Socrates was a famous thinker

a difficult question or situation that needs thought

That math problem is a real thinker

to show happiness by curving your mouth

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to show happiness by curving your mouth

She smiled at me

to show kindness or approval to someone

Fortune smiled on the family

a happy look on your face with your mouth turned up

He has a beautiful smile

to make a happy face with your mouth turned up

She gave a small smile

the front part of a person's head

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the front part of a person's head

She saw many smiling faces

to be positioned with the front part turned toward something

The house faces the park

a person seen as representing something

We saw many new faces

the front part of a person's head

She has a beautiful face

to remove something completely

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to remove something completely

Please erase the board

to rub out or delete something

Please erase the mistakes on the page

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