eliminated

[ɪˈlɪmɪneɪtɪd]

eliminated Definition

• 1. completely remove or get rid of (something)
• 2. defeat or expel (someone) from a competition, especially a sporting one

Using eliminated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eliminated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The virus has been eliminated from the population.

• Example

  She was eliminated from the competition in the first round.

• Example

  The company is planning to eliminate several jobs.

• Example

  The team was eliminated from the playoffs.

eliminated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eliminated

• remove
• eradicate
• annihilate
• obliterate
• exterminate

Antonyms for eliminated

• include
• introduce
• add

Phrases with eliminated

• elimination round

  a round of a competition in which a number of competitors are eliminated until only a few remain

  Example

  The elimination round of the tournament will be held next week.

• elimination diet

  a diet that involves removing certain foods from one's diet to identify food allergies or intolerances

  Example

  She went on an elimination diet to figure out what was causing her digestive issues.

• elimination game

  a game in which a team is eliminated from the playoffs if they lose

  Example

  The elimination game between the two teams was intense.

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Summary: eliminated in Brief

To 'eliminate' [ɪˈlɪmɪneɪtɪd] means to completely remove or get rid of something, or to defeat or expel someone from a competition. Examples include 'The virus has been eliminated from the population.' and 'She was eliminated from the competition in the first round.' Phrases like 'elimination round' and 'elimination diet' extend the term's usage.