oblivion

Everyday

1. The state of being completely forgotten: the old song fell into oblivion. tree →
2. The state of not knowing or noticing what is happening around you, as in deep sleep. tree →
3. Being destroyed or wiped out completely. tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories, history and poems: famous names that «faded into oblivion», someone who «drank himself into oblivion». In everyday talk and sport: «the team was knocked into oblivion». It tells the reader something has disappeared or been forgotten.

Examples

• The old castle had fallen into oblivion. tree →
• Many toys from long ago have passed into oblivion. tree →
• Tired out, Mole sank into the oblivion of sleep. tree →
• The tiny shop was saved from oblivion by the new owners. tree →
• The planet in the film was blasted into oblivion. tree →
• Her brave story should not be lost to oblivion. tree →
• Sink down into his grave--into oblivion--ye terrible shapes of the times of old! tree →

Note

Uncountable; no «an». Adjective: oblivious (not noticing): «He was oblivious to the rain.»