removed - Master This Word
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removed Word Meanings
- to take something away
- to eliminate or get rid of
- to move someone or something from a position
removed Example Sentences
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removed Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈmuːv/
US
/rɪˈmuːv/
removed Word Etymology
re- = back + move = to change position; Originally from Latin 'removere' → Old French 'remouvoir' → English. Imagine moving furniture back to its ideal place in a room.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I reach across the desk, push a stray note aside and watch it drift toward the trash. I adjust the stack, shift a few items, and place the rest in a tidy row. The room feels lighter and I keep that small sense of control as the clutter disappears from sight.
Real Context
Remove is a versatile verb used when you take something away, withdraw it, or eliminate it from a place, situation, or system. In everyday English we remove objects from shelves, remove stains from clothing, or remove a file from a folder. It also means to move someone or something from a position, such as removing a speaker from a list, removing obligations, or removing a cover. Learners sometimes confuse remove with take off or cancel; remember remove emphasizes a change of location or existence, not just motion. Common collocations include remove from, remove away, and removable as an adjective.
Usage Reminders
- Avoid translating literally; notice collocations; use from/away with remove; distinguish remove from take away; use removable for objects that can be moved; test both physical and abstract removals.
Common Misconceptions
- remove always means physically picking something up
- remove is only about objects, not processes or ideas
- remove and delete are the same in all contexts
- remove from means the thing is still present somewhere else
- remove can replace take away in every situation
Thinking Differences
For English speakers, remove is often about changing location or eliminating a thing. Learners tend to overemphasize literal movement and worry about incorrect use with figurative removals, like removing emotions. Focus on the object’s relation to a place or system and the preposition that fits.
Learning Tips
- Practice remove with physical and abstract subjects
- Distinguish remove from take away and delete
- memorize common collocations
- Use 'remove from' for location changes
- Check passive forms: be removed
- Create quick flashcards for examples
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