Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

DELETE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Delete.

How to pronounce delete:

US

Delete - as a verb

Remove or make invisible

Example: "Please delete my name from your list"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cancel10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

Example: "Who erased the files from my hard disk?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erase5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut or eliminate

Example: "She edited the juiciest scenes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue-penciledit5

Delete - as a noun

A key that may be pressed to delete something (such as text or files) from a computer.

A deletion.

Example: "I lost the file when i accidentally hit delete."

(recorded entertainment industry) a remainder of a music or video release.

Example Sentences

"Please delete this file from your computer."
"She accidentally deleted all her emails."
"You can't undo this action once you delete the document."
"I need to delete some old photos to free up space on my phone."
"He tried to delete the embarrassing comment he made on social media."
View more

Word Game Points

Is DELETE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, delete is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DELETE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DELETE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, delete is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DELETE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is DELETE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, delete is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DELETE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen