erase — to remove or destroy all traces of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or destroy all traces of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈreɪs/
Example Sentences
- My little brother erased my entire homework with his tiny hands of destruction.
- The teacher asked us to erase the board, but nobody wanted to volunteer.
- I wish I could erase Monday mornings from my memory forever.
erase
VERB[/ɪˈreɪs/]
to remove or destroy all traces of something
A teacher erases the chalk marks, and the board becomes clean again.
One clean wipe can erase what was made.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin erasmus, meaning 'to scrape away' or 'to scratch out'. This term originated from the Roman practice of writing on wax tablets and scraping away the surface with a stylus to erase text.
Breakdown
e- (completely, thoroughly) + ras (to scrape, to scratch) + -e (verb ending, infinitive marker in Latin).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother erased my entire homework with his tiny hands of destruction.”
“The teacher asked us to erase the board, but nobody wanted to volunteer.”
“I wish I could erase Monday mornings from my memory forever.”
“Please erase all personal data before selling your computer.”
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