American Dictionary
Definition eliminate in American English
eliminate
verb
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
[transitive]
verb
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
Many infectious diseases have been virtually eliminated.
to remove someone from a competition or election
Five candidates were eliminated after the first interview.
to decide that someone or something is not responsible for something
We've eliminated the possibility that the fire was started deliberately.
Police who interviewed the man are eliminating him as a suspect.
to murder someone who is considered to be a problem
