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Meaning of erased
The primary meaning of the word "erased" is to remove or delete something, such as writing, marks, or data, completely.
Etymology of erased
The word "erased" originates from the Old French word "esaser" or "esracier", which is derived from the Latin words "ex" (out) and "radere" (to scrape), and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or scraping something away.
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of removal, from physical marks to abstract concepts like memories or feelings.
Synonyms
deleted
removed
eliminated
obliterated
expunged
cancelled
nullified
abolished
annihilated
destroyed
exterminated
extinguished
wiped out
blotted out
effaced
rubbed out
scraped out
crossed out
struck out
excised
cut out
edited out
blue-penciled
blacked out
censored
redacted
sanitized
purged
cleared
emptied
cleaned
swept away
dismissed
rejected
discarded
jettisoned
abandoned
Definitions
- The word "erased" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of the verb "erase", which means to remove or delete something, such as writing, marks, or data, completely.
- * It can also refer to the removal of something, such as a memory or a feeling, from one's mind or consciousness.
Usage Examples
- The teacher erased the blackboard after the lesson.
- * The company erased all records of the employee's misconduct.
- * The traumatic experience was erased from her memory.