Definition

A person or thing that takes something away or eliminates it.

Example

The remover helped us clear out the old furniture from the house.

Conversation

I need to buy a good nail polish remover for the weekend.

Oh, I have a great one I can recommend!

Really? What brand is it?

It's called 'Gentle Touch'; it works like a charm!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remover → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "movere" (meaning to move). The word "remover" means to move something again or to take it away.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving again' — 're-' means again, and 'movere' means to move. This helps you remember that a remover is something that moves or takes something away.

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