Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with eliminate in American Collocation
eliminate
verb
transitive
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ɪˈlɪmɪˌneɪt/
completely
altogether
completely
entirely
totally
I didn’t totally eliminate all the wheat from my diet but cut way back.
almost completely
almost
effectively
essentially
largely
practically
virtually
The measures have virtually eliminated illegal parking in the area.
gradually
gradually
progressively
Many people believed that nuclear weapons were being gradually eliminated.
permanently
for ever
permanently
He will announce a plan to permanently eliminate the threat of terrorism.
according to a careful plan
systematically
These practices systematically eliminate biodiversity from farmland.
problems
ambiguity
confusion
duplication
error
hassle
problem
waste
We should work together to eliminate the duplication of effort.
unfairness or suffering
discrimination
hunger
illiteracy
inequality
poverty
racism
New legislation is aimed at eliminating sex discrimination.
risk
possibility
risk
The box helps you keep your cupboards tidy and eliminates the possibility of bottles being knocked over