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Word: Remove
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (as a verb): from the Old French stem remov-, from Latin removere, from re- ‘back’ + movere ‘to move’
rɪˈmuːv
take (something) away or off from the position occupied
Short Definition:take something away or off from position occupied
Examples:- Customs officials removed documents from the premises
- she sat down to remove her make-up
abolish or get rid of
Short Definition:abolish or get rid of
Examples:- exchange controls have finally been removed
- they removed thousands of needy youngsters from the benefit system
be distant from
Short Definition:be distant from
Examples:- it is an isolated place, far removed from the London art world
Word: Remove
Speech Type: Noun
rɪˈmuːv
a degree of remoteness or separation
Short Definition:degree of remoteness or separation
Examples:- at this remove, the whole incident seems insane
a form or division in some British schools
Short Definition:form or division in some British schools
Examples:- a member of the Fifth Remove
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