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give way vs give-up the ghost

give-up the ghost vs give way

give way and give-up the ghost both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give way No No Yes No
give-up the ghost No No Yes No
give way (verb) give-up the ghost (verb)
stop operating or functioning pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
end resistance, as under pressure or force
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
Difference between give way and give-up the ghost

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