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ghost

[ɡoʊst]

ghost Definition

the spirit of a dead person, especially one that is believed to appear to the living in bodily form or to haunt specific locations.

Using ghost: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ghost" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She claimed to have seen a ghost in her bedroom.

  • Example

    The old mansion was said to be haunted by ghosts.

  • Example

    The ghost of his former self still lingered in his eyes.

  • Example

    The ghostly figure disappeared into the mist.

ghost Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with ghost

  • a town that has been completely abandoned and is now empty

    Example

    Bodie, California is a famous ghost town that attracts many tourists.

  • to die or stop functioning

    Example

    After years of use, the old car finally gave up the ghost and had to be replaced.

  • a scary story about ghosts or other supernatural beings

    Example

    The campfire was the perfect setting for telling ghost stories.

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Summary: ghost in Brief

A 'ghost' [ɡoʊst] is the spirit of a dead person, often believed to appear to the living or haunt specific locations. It can also refer to a lingering presence or an intangible quality, as in 'The ghost of his former self still lingered in his eyes.' The phrase 'give up the ghost' means to die or stop functioning, while 'ghost town' refers to an abandoned town. 'Ghost story' is a scary story about ghosts or other supernatural beings.

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