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given up the ghost

The phrase “given up the ghost” has 5 syllables: giv-en up the ghost

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɪvən ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/

What is synonym and antonym for given up the ghost?

In the thesaurus, “given up the ghost” has 32 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for given up the ghost

Antonyms for given up the ghost

  • been
  • breathed
  • come to
  • existed
  • flourished
  • lingered
  • lived
  • prospered
  • revived
  • subsisted
  • thrived

Meanings of given up the ghost

  • verb
    1. To stop functioning, to break down completely, or to die (used literally for living things or figuratively for machines and objects).

Example Sentences

  • My old laptop has finally given up the ghost after ten years of use.
  • The car given up the ghost in the middle of the highway.
  • Their washing machine has given up the ghost, so they need a new one.
  • The ancient boiler given up the ghost during the winter.
  • His phone suddenly given up the ghost and wouldn’t turn on again.

On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to given up the ghost, such as: been, bitten the dust, bought it, breathed, checked out, come to, consumed.

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