B2verb 2K

Eliminate

UK //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// US //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

To completely remove or get rid of something.

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In simple words: To completely get rid of something.

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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

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Grammar pattern

eliminate + object

Memory hint

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

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• remove
• eradicate
• obliterate
• dispose
• exterminate

Antonyms

• retain
• keep
• maintain

Common mistakes

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