eliminates

word · lemma: eliminate

Definition

Removes something completely, gets rid of it, or makes it no longer exist.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and common in academic, scientific, and official contexts. Often used for removing problems, errors, or people from competitions. Common phrases: 'eliminates the need', 'eliminates waste', 'eliminates errors'. Not usually used for physical removal of people in a violent sense—use 'removes' or 'gets rid of' for informal contexts.

Example Sentences

The air filter eliminates dust from the room.

basic

This medicine eliminates pain quickly.

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The teacher eliminates wrong answers from the list.

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Our company eliminates waste by recycling materials.

natural

She eliminates stress by taking long walks every day.

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The new rule eliminates confusion for everyone.

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