erase

/ɪˈreɪs/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or delete something, especially writing or marks

“She erased the pencil marks from the paper.”

2. noun

the act of removing or deleting something

“Erase is a crucial step in the editing process.”

3. verb (transitive)

to cancel or annul something, especially an order or a contract

“The company will erase all outstanding debts.”

Synonyms

  • annul
  • cancel
  • delete
  • remove

Antonyms

  • insert
  • retain
  • write