Synonyms for

Deleted

Verb / dɪˈli:tʌd / Another word for deleted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deleted means to remove or erase something completely.

Synonyms & similar words

edit record bluepencil cancel erase delete erased removed obliterated annulled canceled eradicated expunged scrubbed effaced purged eliminated abrogated quashed repealed rescinded revoked withdrawn retired

Synonyms by register

Formal

expunged erased removed obliterated

Informal

got rid of ditched scrapped axed

Literary

effaced annihilated

Antonyms

kept saved retained preserved included added restored

Common collocations

  • deleted file
  • deleted message
  • deleted entry
  • deleted record
  • deleted content
  • deleted data
  • deleted permanently

Word family

noun deletion
verb delete
adjective deleted

Usage note

Often used in computing contexts. Be mindful of whether the deletion is permanent or recoverable.

Example sentences

  1. I deleted the email by mistake.
  2. She deleted all the files from her computer.
  3. The teacher deleted my wrong answer.
  4. The company deleted the outdated policy.
  5. He deleted his social media account.

Quotes

  • Mistakes are always forgivable if one has the courage to admit them. - Bruce Lee
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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