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ERASE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Erase.

How to pronounce erase:

US

Erase - as a verb

Remove from memory or existence

Example: "The turks erased the armenians in 1915"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wipe out

Remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

Example: "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
efface14rub outscore outwipe off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10delete7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delete7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
record9

Erase - as a noun

The operation of deleting data.

Example Sentences

"I need to erase this pencil mark from my paper."
"She accidentally erased all the data from the computer."
"Can you erase the whiteboard after the meeting?"
"He tried to erase his mistake by apologizing."
"I always erase any unnecessary files from my computer."
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Word Game Points

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

ERASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is ERASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ERASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is ERASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erase is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ERASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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