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erases

Pronunciation: [ɪˈreɪsɪz]

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Learn how to use erases in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “removal”

(verb) to make something disappear or no longer visible. It's like when you draw and then use an eraser to get rid of your mistakes.

Example

She carefully erases the pencil marks from her paper after finishing her drawing.

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He didn't erase the mistake, so it still shows on the page.

Example

What do you do when you want to erase something from a piece of paper?

Context: “memory”

(verb) to remove a memory or information from someone's mind. It's like when you forget something important over time.

Example

Time can help erase painful memories and make things easier to bear.

Example

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't erase the bad memories from his mind.

Example

Can practicing mindfulness help you erase negative thoughts?

How to pronounce erases

Pronunciation: [ɪˈreɪsɪz]

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