/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
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Meaning
To remove something completely, or to knock a player or team out of a competition.
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Word origin
From Latin eliminare meaning to push out of the door, from e (out) and limen (doorstep).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- eliminare
- English cognates
- preliminary
Grammar
Examples
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Eliminate means to remove something completely.
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In sport, an eliminated team is out of the competition.
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Here eliminate means the need is gone completely.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 2: eliminate, sailor, creep and 7 more words.