Delete

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlit/

Definitions of delete

verb to remove or erase something, usually from a computer or other electronic device

Example Sentences

A1 Please delete this file.

A2 I accidentally deleted all my photos.

B1 Make sure to delete your browsing history regularly.

B2 The email was deleted before I had a chance to read it.

C1 I will need to delete some old files to free up space on my computer.

C2 The company decided to delete the controversial tweet after receiving backlash.

Examples of delete in a Sentence

formal Please make sure to delete any unnecessary files from the server.

informal Hey, don't forget to delete those old photos from your phone.

slang I accidentally deleted that text message, can you send it again?

figurative Sometimes we need to delete negative thoughts from our minds to feel happier.

Grammatical Forms of delete

• past tense: deleted
• plural: deletes
• comparative: more delete
• superlative: most delete
• present tense: delete
• future tense: will delete
• perfect tense: has deleted
• continuous tense: is deleting
• singular: deletes
• positive degree: delete
• infinitive: to delete
• gerund: deleting
• participle: deleted

Origin and Evolution of delete

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'delete' originated from the Latin word 'deletus', which means 'destroyed' or 'erased'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physically removing or obliterating something, the meaning of 'delete' has evolved in modern times to refer to the act of removing digital data or information.