removes (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈmuːvz/

Definition

Takes something away from a place or position, or eliminates something entirely.

Examples

• She removes her coat as soon as she steps inside the warm house.

• The software automatically removes duplicate files to save storage space.

• He removes the old wallpaper before painting the walls a new color.

How to Use removes

remove from (prepositional phrase)

to take something out of a specific location — "Please remove the hot tray from the oven."

remove [object] from [place] (collocation)

the standard structure for indicating origin — "The police had to remove the protesters from the building."

Synonyms of removes

Words with a similar meaning to removes:

• take
• clear
• delete
• eliminate
• eradicate

Antonyms of removes

Words with the opposite meaning to removes:

• add
• insert

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