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Synonyms & Similar Words
delete
remove
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destroy
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blot out
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cross out
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Meaning of Erase
The primary meaning of the word "Erase" is to remove or delete something, such as writing, data, or a memory, completely or partially.
Definitions
- To remove something, such as writing or a mark, by rubbing or scraping it out
- To remove or delete digital data or information
- To remove or eliminate something, such as a memory or a feeling, from one's mind or consciousness
Etymology of Erase
The word "Erase" comes from the Latin "erasus", which is the past participle of "eradere", meaning "to scrape out" or "to rub out"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or deleting something, such as writing or a mark
Example Uses
- The teacher asked the student to erase the incorrect answer from the blackboard
- The computer user had to erase the virus from their hard drive
- The psychologist helped the patient to erase the traumatic memory from their mind