American English pronunciation

How to pronounce erase

IPA transcription: [ɪ'ɹeɪs]

Pronunciation variants: [ɪ'ɹeɪs][i'ɹeɪs]

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Verb

  • remove from memory or existence

    “The Turks erased the Armenians in 1915”

  • remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

    “Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!”

  • wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

    “Who erased the files form my hard disk?”

Usage examples

  • Some argue that the mention of Jerusalem was erased from the list over time.
  • The alchemist erased the circle in the sand, and the snake slithered away among the rocks.
  • The alchemist erased the circle in the sand, and the snake slithered away among the rocks.
  • They erased all evidence of their crimes.
  • It is hard to erase blue or red ink.
  • It is hard to erase blue or red ink.
  • Prior to using rubber, breadcrumbs were used as erasers.
  • They erased all evidence of their crimes.
  • The alchemist erased the circle in the sand, and the snake slithered away among the rocks.
  • The alchemist erased the circle in the sand, and the snake slithered away among the rocks.