CEFR C1

oblivion

noun

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around you, or the state of being forgotten.

Examples

He drank heavily to escape his troubles and find oblivion.
Many ancient civilizations have fallen into oblivion, their records lost to time.

Synonyms: unconsciousness, forgetfulness, oblivion, obliteration

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oblivion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈblɪviən/

Definition

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around you, or the state of being forgotten.

Examples

He drank heavily to escape his troubles and find oblivion.
Many ancient civilizations have fallen into oblivion, their records lost to time.
After the surgery, she was in a state of oblivion for several hours.

Synonyms of oblivion

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