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gave up the ghost

The phrase “gave up the ghost” has 4 syllables: gave up the ghost

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/

What is synonym and antonym for gave up the ghost?

In the thesaurus, “gave up the ghost” has 47 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gave up the ghost along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gave up the ghost

Antonyms for gave up the ghost

  • alive
  • born
  • breathed
  • came to
  • current
  • existed
  • existing
  • flourished
  • lingered
  • lived
  • lively
  • living
  • present
  • prospered
  • revived
  • subsisted
  • thrived
  • throve
  • was

Example Sentences

  • The old car finally gave up the ghost after years of use.
  • The computer gave up the ghost in the middle of the presentation.
  • After a long battle with illness, he gave up the ghost peacefully at home.
  • The factory equipment gave up the ghost and had to be replaced.
  • She tried to keep the plant alive, but it eventually gave up the ghost.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gave up the ghost, such as: alive, asleep, bit the dust, born, bought it, bought the farm, breathed.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kicked in

kicked off

kicked the bucket

deceased

parted

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