B1noun 1K

Ghost

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡəʊst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡəʊst/"]/

Meaning of Ghost

the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear

In simple words: A spirit or soul of a dead person.

Ghost in a sentence

• Many people believe in ghosts and claim to have seen them.
• The old house is said to be haunted by a ghost that roams the halls at night.
• After the accident, he felt like a ghost of his former self.
• In the film, the ghost helps the main character solve a mystery.
• She decided to ghost him after their second date, leaving no explanation.
• At the party, he felt like a ghost, invisible to everyone around him.
• The ghost in the story was a tragic figure who couldn't find peace.
• Some people like to write ghost stories during Halloween.
• To ghost someone in dating means to cut off all communication suddenly.

How to use Ghost

Use 'ghost' in storytelling or conversations about the supernatural. Avoid in formal or serious contexts unless discussing ghost theories or literature.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a spooky white figure floating through the night, whispering 'boo'!

Related words

Collocations with Ghost

• see
• believe in
• conjure
• appear
• haunt something
• walk
• story
• ghost of
• as pale as a ghost
• as white as a ghost

Synonyms for Ghost

• spirit
• phantom
• specter
• apparition
• wraith

Opposites of Ghost

• living
• corporeal

Common mistakes with Ghost

• Confused with 'ghosted' in social contexts.
• Using 'ghost' as a verb incorrectly (should be 'haunt').

Frequently asked questions about Ghost

What does Ghost mean?

A spirit or soul of a dead person.

What is the definition of Ghost?

the spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear

How do you use Ghost in a sentence?

Many people believe in ghosts and claim to have seen them.

Can you give another example of Ghost?

The old house is said to be haunted by a ghost that roams the halls at night.

What are synonyms for Ghost?

Common alternatives include spirit, phantom, specter, apparition, wraith.

What is the opposite of Ghost?

Opposite meanings include living, corporeal.

What words go with Ghost?

It commonly pairs with see, believe in, conjure, appear, haunt something, walk, story, ghost of, as pale as a ghost, as white as a ghost.

What are common mistakes when using Ghost?

Confused with 'ghosted' in social contexts. Using 'ghost' as a verb incorrectly (should be 'haunt').

How do you pronounce Ghost?

US: /["/ɡəʊst/"]/, UK: /["/ɡəʊst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ghost?

Use 'ghost' in storytelling or conversations about the supernatural. Avoid in formal or serious contexts unless discussing ghost theories or literature.

What CEFR level is Ghost?

"Ghost" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.