Eliminate Definition
eliminate
verb
- terminate, end, or take out; "Let's eliminate the course on Akkadian hieroglyphics"; "Socialism extinguished these archaic customs"; "eliminate my debts"
- do away with
- kill in large numbers; "the plague wiped out an entire population"
- dismiss from consideration or a contest; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"
- eliminate from the body; "Pass a kidney stone"
- remove from a contest or race; "The cyclist has eliminated all the competitors in the race"
- remove (an unknown variable) from two or more equations
"Eliminate" in song lyrics
See how eliminate is used in real songs:
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"No time for debate, now we must eliminate"
Atoms Family — Brainstorm -
"Still seen it, last birthday, I eliminate"
Bronze Nazareth f/ June Megalodon, Kevlaar 7 — MC Death March -
"Was livid to eliminate"
Chino XL — Wordsmith
Words that rhyme with eliminate
Usage tips for "eliminate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "eliminate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for eliminate to find words that pair well.