- to be destroyed; to become extinct; to perish; to die out
- to destroy; to exterminate
Generated: This meaning refers to the state of something coming to an end or ceasing to exist, often used in a historical or environmental context.
This animal has already become extinct.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the action of causing something to cease to exist, often used in contexts involving violence or eradication.
The government plans to exterminate these harmful pests.