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erase

erase

Meaning of erase

remove writing

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British English/ɪˈreɪz/
American English/ɪˈreɪs/
Russian transcription[stʲɪˈratʲ]
erase
erase - стирать
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erase with Russian translation

erase usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Используй мягкий ластик, чтобы стирать следы от карандаша.

Use a soft eraser to erase pencil marks.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не стоит стирать даты в своём планере по ошибке.

Don't erase the dates in your planner by mistake.

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erase belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eraseстирать
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

erase synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between erase / delete / clear / remove / wipe / obliterate

🇬🇧English
erase

remove marks or information (e.g., pencil marks, data) by rubbing or using a tool

A2Very Often

She used an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

Она использовала резинку, чтобы стереть следы карандаша.

🇬🇧English

remove text or data, especially on computers or phones

A2Very Often

I deleted the email by mistake.

Я по ошибке удалил письмо.

🇬🇧English

make empty or remove contents or obstacles; can mean remove marks or data in some contexts

A2Very Often

Please clear your desk before you leave.

Пожалуйста, уберите вещи с рабочего стола перед уходом.

🇬🇧English

take something away or off; very general term for making something no longer present

A2Very Often

She removed the sticker from the notebook.

Она удалила наклейку с тетради.

🇬🇧English

remove dirt or marks by rubbing with a cloth or hand; can also mean clear data from a device

A2Very Often

Wipe the board before the next class.

Протрите доску перед следующим уроком.

O
🇬🇧English
obliterate

destroy or remove completely so nothing remains; stronger and more dramatic than 'erase'

B2Rarely

The old building was obliterated by the explosion.

Старое здание было полностью уничтожено взрывом.

E
🇬🇧English
expunge

remove completely from a record or memory, often used in legal/official contexts

B2Rarely

The judge ordered the conviction to be expunged from his record.

Судья распорядился удалить обвинительный приговор из его послужного списка.

B
🇬🇧English
blot out

cover or remove so it cannot be seen; often used figuratively (e.g., memories, light)

B1Rarely

The memory was blotted out by years of pain.

Память была стёрта годами страданий.

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How to pronounce erase and what this word means

erase translation: стирать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce erase

/ɪˈreɪz/

erase translation

стирать

erase examples

Use a soft eraser to erase pencil marks.

erase transcription

/ɪˈreɪz/, /ɪˈreɪs/

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erase meaning: what does it mean?

remove writing

erase pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

erase is pronounced as /ɪˈreɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

erase definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Use a soft eraser to erase pencil marks. Translation: Используй мягкий ластик, чтобы стирать следы от карандаша.

Is erase part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, erase (стирать) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is erase part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, erase (стирать) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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