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Ghost

UK /["/ɡəʊst/"]/US /["/ɡəʊst/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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'!

Collocations

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

Synonyms

spirit
phantom
specter
apparition
wraith

Antonyms

living
corporeal

Common mistakes

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