Cool MateMeaning of Haunt
if the ghost of a dead person haunts a place, people say that they have seen it there
In simple words: To visit a place often or to be remembered by someone.
Haunt in a sentence
- A headless rider haunts the country lanes.
- I’ll come back to haunt you!
- The memory of that day still haunts me.
- For years she was haunted by guilt.
- He will be haunted forever by his failed attempt to rescue the children.
- These visions continued to haunt her for many years.
- That decision **came back to haunt him**.
- She has been haunted by her past during her career.
How to use Haunt
Use 'haunt' when talking about places that are frequently visited or when discussing memories. It's not usually used in a positive sense.
Grammar pattern
haunt + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'haunt' — imagine a ghost visiting an old house.
Related words
Collocations with Haunt
- reputedly
- supposedly
- come back to
- return to
- still
- forever
- continue to
Common mistakes with Haunt
- Confused with 'hunted' meaning to chase.
- Using it incorrectly for people instead of places or memories.
- Mixing it up with 'haunted' which refers to ghosts.
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Frequently asked questions about Haunt
What does Haunt mean?
To visit a place often or to be remembered by someone.
What is the definition of Haunt?
if the ghost of a dead person haunts a place, people say that they have seen it there
How do you use Haunt in a sentence?
A headless rider haunts the country lanes.
Can you give another example of Haunt?
I’ll come back to haunt you!
What are synonyms for Haunt?
Common alternatives include visit, frequent, revisit, linger, pervade.
What is the opposite of Haunt?
Opposite meanings include avoid, flee, escape.
What words go with Haunt?
It commonly pairs with reputedly, supposedly, come back to, return to, still, forever, continue to.
What are common mistakes when using Haunt?
Confused with 'hunted' meaning to chase. Using it incorrectly for people instead of places or memories. Mixing it up with 'haunted' which refers to ghosts.
How do you pronounce Haunt?
US: /["/hɔːnt/","/hɔːnts/","/ˈhɔːntɪd/","/ˈhɔːntɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/hɔːnt/","/hɔːnts/","/ˈhɔːntɪd/","/ˈhɔːntɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Haunt?
Use 'haunt' when talking about places that are frequently visited or when discussing memories. It's not usually used in a positive sense.
What CEFR level is Haunt?
"Haunt" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.