Meaning & use

erase

verb·Everyday

To remove something completely, such as writing, a recording, or a memory.

See it in a sentence

She erased the whiteboard before starting the next lesson of the day.

He accidentally erased the entire video file while trying to free up storage space.

A note on using this word

Erase applies to writing, recordings, and data, and is also used figuratively for memories or effects, as in erase doubt.

Words with a similar meaning

deleteremovewipe out

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