Definitions
- Referring to the complete removal or eradication of something. - Talking about getting rid of a problem or obstacle completely. - Describing the act of removing something from consideration or competition.
- Describing the act of taking something away from a place or position. - Referring to the process of getting rid of something or someone. - Talking about the act of eliminating an obstacle or hindrance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of taking something away or getting rid of it.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical actions, such as removing an object or eliminating a substance.
- 3Both can be used figuratively to describe non-physical actions, such as eliminating a problem or removing an obstacle.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Eliminate suggests a more complete and thorough removal than remove.
- 2Intention: Eliminate implies a more intentional and deliberate effort to get rid of something than remove.
- 3Degree: Eliminate suggests a more extreme or drastic action than remove.
- 4Usage: Remove is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than eliminate.
- 5Connotation: Eliminate can have a more serious or urgent connotation than remove, which can be more neutral.
Remember this!
Eliminate and remove are synonyms that both refer to the act of taking something away or getting rid of it. However, eliminate suggests a more complete and thorough removal, often with a deliberate and intentional effort to eradicate something completely. On the other hand, remove is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts, with a more neutral connotation.
