annihilate
Annihilate (verb) means to destroy completely; to wipe out entirely. Example: “The bombing raid annihilated the enemy supply lines.”
How to Use Annihilate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo destroy something so completely that nothing is left of it.
Word Forms
annihilated past tense, annihilates singular
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The bombing raid _____ the enemy supply lines.
Etymology
From Latin annihilare, "to reduce to nothing," from ad- ("to") + nihil ("nothing").
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What does “annihilate” mean?
The word “annihilate” means to destroy completely; to wipe out entirely. In plain terms, to destroy something so completely that nothing is left of it.
How do you pronounce “annihilate”?
“Annihilate” is pronounced uh-NEYE-uh-layt (/əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “annihilate” in a sentence?
Here is “annihilate” used in a sentence: “The bombing raid annihilated the enemy supply lines.”
What is the opposite of “annihilate”?
The opposite of “annihilate” — its antonyms — are create and generate.
What part of speech is “annihilate”?
“Annihilate” is a verb.
Where does the word “annihilate” come from?
The word “annihilate” comes from Latin. From Latin annihilare, "to reduce to nothing," from ad- ("to") + nihil ("nothing").
How many meanings does “annihilate” have?
“Annihilate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to destroy completely; to wipe out entirely.