The Opposite(Antonym) of “breed”
The antonyms of breed are extinct and vanish. The antonyms extinct and vanish convey a sense of disappearance or non-existence. They are used to describe the opposite of breeding, which is the process of producing offspring.
Definitions and Examples of extinct, vanish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
No longer in existence; having died out.
Example
The dinosaurs are extinct and can only be seen in museums.
Disappear suddenly and completely.
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
Key Differences: extinct vs vanish
- 1Extinct refers to a species that has died out completely and no longer exists.
- 2Vanish refers to something that disappears suddenly and completely, without necessarily implying that it was alive or had offspring.
Effective Usage of extinct, vanish
- 1Science: Use extinct to describe species that have disappeared from the earth.
- 2Mystery: Use vanish to describe sudden and unexplained disappearances.
- 3History: Use extinct to describe cultures or civilizations that no longer exist.
Remember this!
The antonyms of breed are extinct and vanish. Extinct refers to a species that has died out completely, while vanish refers to something that disappears suddenly and completely. These words can be used in science, mystery, and history contexts to describe different types of disappearance.
