gave up the ghost (Meaning)
gave up the ghost
to cease to live or function, to abandon (oneself) to a feeling, influence, or activity, to allow (a hit or run in baseball) while pitching, to devote to a particular purpose or use, stop entry 1 sense 7a, to cease doing or attempting something especially as an admission of defeat, to abandon (oneself) to a particular feeling, influence, or activity, surrender entry 1 sense 1, to yield control or possession of, to desist from, to declare incurable or insoluble, to despair of seeing
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gave up the ghost Sentence Examples
- The ancient tree finally gave up the ghost, its towering trunk collapsing to the ground.
- The old car refused to start, having seemingly given up the ghost overnight.
- The patient's frail body gave up the ghost peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
- The abandoned building was a relic of the past, its empty windows giving up the ghost of its former glory.
- The engine sputtered and coughed before giving up the ghost, leaving the vehicle stranded on the side of the road.
- The old clock in the hallway had been silent for years, having long ago given up the ghost.
- The project had been a labor of love, but after countless setbacks, they finally had to give up the ghost.
- The antique mirror had seen countless faces over the centuries, but its reflective surface had now given up the ghost, leaving only a murky haze.
- The aging dog lay quietly on the rug, its once-bright eyes having given up the ghost.
- The city's once-bustling downtown had given up the ghost, its streets now lined with empty storefronts.
FAQs About the word gave up the ghost
to cease to live or function, to abandon (oneself) to a feeling, influence, or activity, to allow (a hit or run in baseball) while pitching, to devote to a part
perished, passed (on), fell, bought it,died, conked (out), expired, croaked, kicked the bucket, deceased
lived, breathed,came to, existed,revived, lingered, was, thrived, subsisted,flourished
The ancient tree finally gave up the ghost, its towering trunk collapsing to the ground.
The old car refused to start, having seemingly given up the ghost overnight.
The patient's frail body gave up the ghost peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
The abandoned building was a relic of the past, its empty windows giving up the ghost of its former glory.
