erased

[ih-reyst]

erased Definition

• 1. removed completely; wiped out
• 2. eliminated or made inconspicuous

Using erased: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "erased" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The whiteboard was erased after the lecture.

• Example

  All evidence of his presence was erased from the crime scene.

• Example

  Her name was erased from the list of candidates.

• Example

  The graffiti on the wall was erased by the city workers.

erased Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for erased

• deleted
• obliterated
• expunged

Antonyms for erased

• preserved
• retained
• maintained

Phrases with erased

• erase the past

  to forget or move on from past mistakes or regrets

  Example

  She decided to erase the past and start a new life.

• erase the slate

  to start fresh or anew, often with a clean slate

  Example

  After the company's bankruptcy, they had to erase the slate and rebuild from scratch.

• erase someone's memory

  to cause someone to forget something, often through hypnosis or other means

  Example

  In the movie, the protagonist was able to erase the villain's memory of their encounter.

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Summary: erased in Brief

The term 'erased' [ih-reyst] refers to something that has been completely removed or eliminated, often leaving no trace behind. It can be used in various contexts, such as wiping a whiteboard clean or removing evidence from a crime scene. The phrase 'erase the past' means to forget or move on from past mistakes, while 'erase the slate' means to start fresh. 'Erase someone's memory' refers to causing someone to forget something.