extinct

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

no longer in existence; having died out completely

no longer existing; having died out

Example Sentences

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

The dodo bird is extinct and will never return to Earth.

Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago.

Example Expressions

go extinct

Synonyms

endangered, obsolete, vanished, perished, eliminated, disappeared, dead, gone, eradicated

Entry 1

endangered, obsolete, vanished, perished, eliminated

Entry 2

vanished, disappeared, dead, gone

Entry 3

vanished, gone, dead, eradicated

Antonyms

existing, surviving, thriving, flourishing, abundant, alive

Entry 1

existing, surviving, thriving, flourishing, abundant

Entry 2

existing, alive, surviving, thriving

Entry 3

alive, existing, surviving

Collocations

extinct species, extinct volcano, become extinct, became extinct, go extinct

Entry 2

extinct species, extinct volcano, become extinct

Entry 3

extinct species, became extinct, go extinct