Erase

/ɪˈɹeɪz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:5 pts5 letters

Definition of Erase

noun

The operation of deleting data.

verb

To remove markings or information
"I erased that note because it was wrong."
To obliterate information from (a storage medium), such as to clear or (with magnetic storage) to demagnetize.
"I'm going to erase this tape."
To obliterate (information) from a storage medium, such as to clear or to overwrite.
"I'm going to erase those files."
To remove a runner from the bases via a double play or pick off play
"Jones was erased by a 6-4-3 double play."
To be erased (have markings removed, have information removed or be cleared of information).
"The chalkboard erased easily."

Anagrams of Erase

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 5 letters:

Words You Can Make

25 words can be made from the letters in "erase":

5-LETTER WORDS

4-LETTER WORDS

ares arse ears ease eras rase rees sear seer sera sere

3-LETTER WORDS

are ars ear era ere ers ras ree res sae sea see ser

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "erase" and rearranging:

+derased reseda seared

+gagrees eagers eagres grease ragees

+hhaeres hearse

+iaeries easier

+llarees leaser reales resale reseal

+mameers ramees seamer

+narenes ranees

Related Word Patterns

ER...Words starting with "er"...SEWords ending with "se"All 5-letter words Unscramble "erase"

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

record

Rhyming Words

abase abscise abstruse abuse acarbose acaulose accessorise acclimatise accuse acerose acetose acinose adipose adverse advertise+5 more

Related Words

eager eagle eagre eared earls early earns earth eased easel eases easts eaten eater eaved