ghost
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/ɡoʊst/
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/ɡəʊst/
spirit or apparition
Etymology
'ghost' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'gāst', where it meant 'spirit' or 'soul'.
'gāst' transformed into the Middle English word 'gost', and eventually became the modern English word 'ghost'.
Initially, it meant 'spirit' or 'soul', but over time it evolved to include the idea of an apparition of a dead person.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.
Many people claim to have seen the ghost of the old woman in the mansion.
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Verb 1
to suddenly cut off all communication with someone, especially in a romantic relationship, without explanation.
He ghosted her after their third date.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45