B2verb 2K

Eliminate

🇬🇧 UK //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//

Meaning of Eliminate

To completely remove or get rid of something.

In simple words: To completely get rid of something.

Eliminate in a sentence

• We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.
• The government aims to eliminate poverty in the region.
• He decided to eliminate all traces of the old project.
• The new policy will help eliminate discrimination in the workplace.
• They were able to eliminate the virus from the system.

How to use Eliminate

Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

eliminate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'eliminate' as 'eliminate the enemy' in a game.

Related words

Collocations with Eliminate

• eliminate risks
• eliminate competition
• eliminate errors
• eliminate waste

Synonyms for Eliminate

• remove
• eradicate
• obliterate
• dispose
• exterminate

Opposites of Eliminate

• retain
• keep
• maintain

Common mistakes with Eliminate

• Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely.
• Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object.
• Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.

Frequently asked questions about Eliminate

What does Eliminate mean?

To completely get rid of something.

What is the definition of Eliminate?

To completely remove or get rid of something.

How do you use Eliminate in a sentence?

We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.

Can you give another example of Eliminate?

The government aims to eliminate poverty in the region.

What are synonyms for Eliminate?

Common alternatives include remove, eradicate, obliterate, dispose, exterminate.

What is the opposite of Eliminate?

Opposite meanings include retain, keep, maintain.

What words go with Eliminate?

It commonly pairs with eliminate risks, eliminate competition, eliminate errors, eliminate waste.

What are common mistakes when using Eliminate?

Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely. Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object. Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.

How do you pronounce Eliminate?

US: //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//, UK: //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Eliminate?

Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Eliminate?

"Eliminate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.