Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

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Delete

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 verb

Discard

Top 3000 (comune) C1 verb

Eliminate

Top 2000 (comune) B2 verb

Remove

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 verb

	Delete	Discard	Eliminate	Remove
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈliːt/","/dɪˈliːts/","/dɪˈliːtɪd/","/dɪˈliːtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //dɪsˈkɑːd// 🇺🇸 //dɪsˈkɑrd//	🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/
Significato	Rimuovere qualcosa completamente. To remove something completely.	To throw something away or get rid of it.	Liberarsi completamente di qualcosa. To completely get rid of something.	Portare via qualcosa o liberarsene. To take something away or get rid of it.
Esempio	Your name has been deleted from the list.	Please discard any items that are damaged.	We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.	Please remove the stain from the carpet.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 3000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	C1	B2	A2
Categoria grammaticale	verb	verb	verb	verb
Collocazioni	accidentally, inadvertently, automatically, from, delete as appropriate	discard a plan, discard evidence, discard old habits	eliminate risks, eliminate competition, eliminate errors, eliminate waste	altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with, altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with
Contrari	add, include, retain	keep, retain, preserve	retain, keep, maintain	add, include
Errori comuni	'Delete' used incorrectly with non-count nouns (e.g. 'delete information' instead of 'delete files')., Mixing up 'delete' with 'erase' in physical vs. digital contexts., Confusing 'delete' with 'remove' where the nuance might be different.	Confuse with 'dispose of' which has similar meaning but is more formal., Use 'discard' incorrectly with non-physical items, like feelings., Misuse the tense; should be 'discarded' in past forms.	Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely., Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object., Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.	Confusing 'remove' with 'erase' — 'erase' is often used for writing or drawings., Using 'remove' without a clear object — remember to specify what is being removed., Incorrectly using 'removal' as a verb.
Note d'uso	Usa 'eliminare' o 'cancellare' sia in contesti formali che informali, specialmente con contenuti digitali. Evita di usarlo per la rimozione fisica in contesti informali. Use 'delete' in both formal and informal contexts, especially with digital content. Avoid using it for physical removal in casual settings.	Use 'discard' when talking about getting rid of things that are no longer wanted or needed. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.	Usa 'eliminare' in contesti formali e neutri, come nella scrittura o nelle presentazioni. Evitalo nelle conversazioni molto informali. Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Usa 'remove' in contesti neutri, come nella scrittura formale o nelle conversazioni. È meno comune nel parlato informale dove potrebbero essere preferite parole più semplici come 'take away'. Use 'remove' in neutral contexts, such as formal writing or conversations. It is less common in informal speech where simpler words like 'take away' might be preferred.

Guardalo in clip reali

I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

I'm gonna need TARS to remove and adapt some components from KIPP.

Please remove any metallic items you're carrying. Keys, loose change.

Remove

Domande frequenti: Delete vs Discard vs Eliminate vs Remove

Qual è la differenza tra Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove?

Delete: To remove something completely. Discard: To throw something away or get rid of it. Eliminate: To completely get rid of something. Remove: To take something away or get rid of it.

Quale è più avanzata: Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove?

Discard è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Delete: B2, Discard: C1, Eliminate: B2, Remove: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove?

Delete: verb, Discard: verb, Eliminate: verb, Remove: verb.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Delete: Your name has been deleted from the list. Discard: Please discard any items that are damaged. Eliminate: We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money. Remove: Please remove the stain from the carpet.

Posso usare Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Delete, Discard, Eliminate e Remove sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.