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Erased Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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erased

[ษชหˆreษชzd ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Erased is the simple past tense of the verb 'erase', which means to remove or eliminate something, typically from a surface or memory. It is often used to describe the act of wiping away written information or deleting digital content.

Synonyms

cleared, deleted, obliterated, removed, wiped out.

Examples of usage

  • She erased the mistakes from her paper.
  • He erased the data from his computer.
  • The artist erased part of the drawing to refine the details.
  • After a few years, the memory of that event was nearly erased.
  • The teacher asked the students to erase the board.

Translations

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Origin of 'erased'

The word 'erase' comes from the Latin verb 'erasa', which is the past participle of 'erodere', meaning 'to scrape off' or 'to wear away'. The term entered the English language in the late 16th century, originally referring to the action of scraping or rubbing out writing. With the development of writing tools and surfaces, particularly with the invention of the pencil and erasers in the 19th century, the meaning evolved to encompass both the physical act of removing material from a surface and the figurative act of removing information from memory or records. The prefix 'e-' denotes a sense of removal or exclusion, while the root 'rase' suggests the action of scraping off. Over time, 'erase' has become commonly used in both educational and technological contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,969, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.