Definitions and Examples of extract, remove
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To remove or take out something, especially by force or effort.
Example
The dentist had to extract her wisdom teeth because they were causing her pain.
To take something away from a place or position.
Example
The chef had to remove the burnt toast from the toaster before it set off the smoke alarm.
Key Differences: extract vs remove
- 1Extract implies that something is being taken out with force or effort, while remove simply means taking something away from a place or position.
- 2Extract is often used in medical contexts, while remove can be used in a variety of situations.
Effective Usage of extract, remove
- 1Medical Context: Use extract when referring to removing something from the body, such as a tooth or a blood sample.
- 2Everyday Context: Use remove when referring to taking something away from a place or position, such as removing a stain from a shirt or removing a book from a shelf.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of inject are extract and remove. Extract implies forceful removal, while remove simply means taking something away from a place or position. Use extract in medical contexts and remove in everyday contexts.
