B2
delete vs erase
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deleteverb/dɪˈliːt/ | Meaning to remove or erase something, especially text or data on a computer | Goes with delete a file | Example I accidentally deleted all the photos from my phone. |
| eraseverb/ɪˈreɪs/ | Meaning to remove something completely, such as writing, a recording or a memory | Goes with erase a file | Example Someone erased the files from the computer before the police arrived. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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