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- \i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt\
- /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
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- \i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt\
Definitions of eliminate word
- noun eliminate Completely remove or get rid of (something). 1
- transitive verb eliminate get rid of 1
- transitive verb eliminate rule out 1
- transitive verb eliminate kill 1
- verb eliminate To eliminate something, especially something you do not want or need, means to remove it completely. 0
- passive verb eliminate When a person or team is eliminated from a competition, they are defeated and so take no further part in the competition. 0
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Parts of speech for Eliminate
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
eliminate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for eliminate
verb eliminate
- remove — to move from a place or position; take away or off: to remove the napkins from the table.
- abolish — If someone in authority abolishes a system or practice, they formally put an end to it.
- get rid of — to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit.
- do away with — from this or that place; off: to go away.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
Antonyms for eliminate
verb eliminate
- retain — to keep possession of.
- add — ADD is an abbreviation for attention deficit disorder.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
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