kick the bucket

The phrase “kick the bucket” has 4 syllables: kick the buck-et

It's pronounced as /kɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for kick the bucket?

In the thesaurus, “kick the bucket” has 39 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick the bucket along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kick the bucket

Antonyms for kick the bucket

  • be
  • breathe
  • come to
  • exist
  • flourish
  • linger
  • live
  • prosper
  • revive
  • subsist
  • thrive

Meanings of kick the bucket

  • verb
    1. To die.
    2. Of a machine, to break down such that it cannot be repaired.

Example Sentences

  • Many people have a bucket list of things they want to do before they kick the bucket.
  • I hope to achieve my dreams before I kick the bucket.
  • He always joked that he would kick the bucket while skydiving, but he's still here.
  • He wants to travel the world before he kick the bucket.
  • He didn't want to kick the bucket before seeing his daughter get married.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick the bucket, such as: be, bite the dust, breathe, buy it, buy the farm, cease living, check out.

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

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