Opposite of to have attained or achieved
“I surrendered my search for love and did not feel a shred of regret.”
Opposite of to have gotten into one's possession
“The street vendor gave me my hot dog once he had finished preparing it.”
Opposite of to have accepted or received, typically something awarded
“She had worked hard and tried her best, but ultimately failed at winning a medal during the tournament.”
Opposite of to have come upon after searching, study, or effort
“She hid all evidence of her crime.”
Opposite of to have achieved a given rank, level or status
“He fell short of lieutenant in the police force and would finish his career as Sergeant.”
Opposite of past tense for to receive or procure
Opposite of finished, having reached an end or conclusion
“Pritchard was in no mood to deal with the unfinished construction of the new bridge.”
Opposite of having been gained or earned into one's possession
Opposite of finished or having been brought to an end
“The work was incomplete at the time of his death but it is still a work of the greatest significance in the theory of probability.”
Related Words and Phrases
|