to X-ed

Examples

• All

• She X-ed out the mistakes in her report.

• The editor X-ed out several sentences that needed to be rewritten.

• He quickly X-ed the names that were no longer relevant to the list.

• Please X-ed the incorrect answers on the test.

• She X-ed the incorrect answers before turning in her homework.

• The editor X-ed out several sentences that needed to be rewritten.

• He quickly X-ed the names that were no longer relevant to the list.

Synonyms

C

to cross

vsto X-ed

171 2.0

To draw a line through writing to show it is wrong

uses an X mark for deletion, not for forming letters or symbols

C

to cross off

vsto X-ed

35 1.8

To draw a line through an item on a list to show it is finished

marks removal with an X instead of a line through it

C

to cross out

vsto X-ed

14 2.3

Draw a line through a word or item to show it should be removed

uses an X mark instead of a line to mark deletion

S

to strike out

vsto X-ed

8 3.7

Remove a name or item from a list by drawing a line through it

uses an X mark rather than a line to delete entries

S

to scratch out

vsto X-ed

4 4.0

Draw lines through writing so you cannot read it

uses a simple X rather than heavy rubbing or many lines

S

to stroke out

vsto X-ed

1 6.2

Draw a line through words or text to show they should be ignored

uses an X mark rather than a single line to delete

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology