give up the ghost

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

It's pronounced as /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/


What is synonym and antonym for give up the ghost?

In the thesaurus, “give up the ghost” has 89 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for give up the ghost

Antonyms for give up the ghost

Meanings of give up the ghost

  • verb
    1. To cease clinging to life; to die.
    2. To quit; to cease functioning.
    3. (with of) To cede a commitment to or identification with.

Example Sentences

  • My old computer finally give up the ghost after years of constant use.
  • The car may give up the ghost if we keep driving it without repairs.
  • Their washing machine suddenly give up the ghost during the weekend.
  • The ancient printer begins to give up the ghost in the middle of the project.
  • His phone is about to give up the ghost because the battery no longer works properly.

On this page you'll find 124 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to give up the ghost, such as: OD, accede, appear, arrive, ascend, be, be born.

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

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