oblivion

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

the state of being completely forgotten; unconsciousness

The state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware.

Example Sentences

His name faded into oblivion over time.

The old castle fell into oblivion over the centuries.

The ancient city fell into oblivion after the empire collapsed.

Example Expressions

fade into oblivion

Synonyms

forgetfulness, neglect, unconsciousness, obscurity, void, nothingness

Entry 1

forgetfulness, neglect, unconsciousness, obscurity, void, nothingness

Entry 2

forgetfulness, unconsciousness, void, neglect

Entry 3

forgetfulness, unconsciousness, obscurity, neglect, nothingness

Antonyms

awareness, recognition, remembrance, consciousness, fame, prominence, memory

Entry 1

awareness, recognition, remembrance, consciousness, fame, prominence

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remembrance, memory, awareness, consciousness

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remembrance, memory, awareness

Collocations

fade into oblivion, sink into oblivion, rescue from oblivion, fall into oblivion, lost in oblivion

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fade into oblivion, sink into oblivion, rescue from oblivion

Entry 3

fall into oblivion, sink into oblivion, fade into oblivion, lost in oblivion