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- pronunciation:
- dih
lit
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
deletes, deleting, deleted |
| definition: |
to remove from a written work.
A computer can delete a mistake with a click of the mouse.- synonyms:
- cross out, eliminate, remove, scratch
- antonyms:
- add, enter
- similar words:
- cancel, erase, rub, trim
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| related words: |
cross, eliminate, omit |
The word delete
contains the following part:
de-
Latin
prefix
that means from; away from; down from; reverse, negate.
  Example words:
biodegradable, debate, decay, deceive, deception, decide, decision, decline, decode, deduct, defer, deform, defy, degrade, dehydrate, delete, demerit, depend, deport, deprive, descend, describe, description, desegregate, design, designate, despise, detach, detect, detract, independence
- synonyms:
- dis-, un-
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