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delete

delete

Meaning of delete

English

remove data

中文

把数据或文件去掉

delete

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈliːt/
American English
/dɪˈliːt/

delete with Chinese translation

delete usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

I delete old files every week.

我每周都删除旧文件。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Don't delete photos without thinking.

不要随便删除照片。

delete synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between delete, remove, erase, clear, wipe, and uninstall

🇬🇧English

broader: take away anything, also physical things

A2very often

ENRemove the old file from the folder.

🇬🇧English

wipe out completely, leaving no trace

A2often

ENErase the whiteboard after class.

🇬🇧English

empty a field, history or cache

A2often

ENClear the form before entering new information.

🇬🇧English

erase everything on a device, irreversibly

B1often

ENWipe the hard drive before selling the computer.

Advanced: broader words

U
🇬🇧English
uninstall

only about removing software

B1often

ENUninstall the app if it's causing problems.

What's the difference

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delete belongs to the topic "Websites and Apps →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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delete meaning: what does it mean?

remove data

delete pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

delete is pronounced as /dɪˈliːt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

delete definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

我每周都删除旧文件。 Translation: I delete old files every week.

Is delete part of Websites and Apps vocabulary?

Yes, delete can be learned in the Websites and Apps topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is delete part of Work English vocabulary?

Yes, delete can be learned in the Work English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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