Meaning of the word ghost in English
What does ghost mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ghost
US /ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡoʊst/
Noun
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an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living as a disembodied spirit
Example:
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Many people claim to have seen a ghost in that old house.
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The children were scared by the story of the friendly ghost.
Verb
1.
2.
to end a relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation stopping all communication
Example:
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She was upset when he decided to ghost her after their first date.
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It's rude to just ghost someone without any explanation.
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