Erase

usgb/ɪˈreɪs/
verb

To remove information, writing, signs, etc. completely.

He erased the wrong answer from his paper and wrote the correct one.
Visual representation of "erase" - To remove information, writing, signs, etc. completely

Often appears as...

  • erase words
  • erase mistakes
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Physical Removal

The term often indicates physically removing something, like pencil marks or chalk.

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She used an eraser to erase the doodle from her notebook.
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Complete Elimination

Erase implies that something is wiped out so thoroughly it leaves no trace.

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The flood erased all the landmarks, making navigation difficult.
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Irreversible Action

Usually, when you erase something, it cannot be retrieved or restored.

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She erased her ex-boyfriend's number from her phone.
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