A1 noun Neutral #1,838 am häufigsten

eraser

/ɪˈreɪsər/

An eraser is a small tool, often made of rubber or plastic, used to remove marks made by pencils or pens. It is a common piece of stationery found in classrooms and offices for correcting mistakes on paper or whiteboards.

Beispiele

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1

Can I borrow your eraser to fix this mistake?

Can I borrow your eraser to fix this mistake?

2

The student requested an eraser to modify the diagram on the exam paper.

The student requested an eraser to modify the diagram on the exam paper.

3

Pass me the eraser, I totally messed up this drawing.

Pass me the eraser, I totally messed up this drawing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
eraser
Verb
erase
Adjektiv
erasable
Verwandt
erasure
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Merkhilfe

Think of 'E-raser' as 'E-liminating' errors.

Schnelles Quiz

I made a mistake with my pencil, so I need an ______ to fix it.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: eraser

Beispiele

1

Can I borrow your eraser to fix this mistake?

everyday

Can I borrow your eraser to fix this mistake?

2

The student requested an eraser to modify the diagram on the exam paper.

formal

The student requested an eraser to modify the diagram on the exam paper.

3

Pass me the eraser, I totally messed up this drawing.

informal

Pass me the eraser, I totally messed up this drawing.

4

The researcher used an eraser to clarify the sketches in the field notebook.

academic

The researcher used an eraser to clarify the sketches in the field notebook.

5

The architect used a high-quality eraser to adjust the blueprint details during the meeting.

business

The architect used a high-quality eraser to adjust the blueprint details during the meeting.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
eraser
Verb
erase
Adjektiv
erasable
Verwandt
erasure

Häufige Kollokationen

pencil eraser pencil eraser
whiteboard eraser whiteboard eraser
kneaded eraser kneaded eraser
eraser dust eraser dust
rubber eraser rubber eraser

Häufige Phrasen

rub out

to remove something using an eraser

clean slate

a fresh start after erasing past errors

erase from memory

to try to forget something completely

Wird oft verwechselt mit

eraser vs rubber

In British English, 'rubber' means eraser, but in American English, 'rubber' usually refers to a condom.

eraser vs razor

A razor is a sharp tool for shaving, while an eraser is a soft tool for removing pencil marks.

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Nutzungshinweise

In American English, 'eraser' is the standard term for both pencil and board cleaners. In the UK and Australia, 'rubber' is the more common term for pencil erasers.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'a eraser' instead of 'an eraser'. Always use 'an' because eraser starts with a vowel sound.

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Merkhilfe

Think of 'E-raser' as 'E-liminating' errors.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Latin 'eradere', which means 'to scrape out' or 'to scratch away'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun: one eraser, two erasers Used with the indefinite article: 'an eraser' Commonly follows the verb 'use' or 'need'
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Kultureller Kontext

In the United States, the classic school eraser is the 'Pink Pearl,' a specific shade of pink rubber.

Schnelles Quiz

I made a mistake with my pencil, so I need an ______ to fix it.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: eraser

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