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GOHST/ɡəʊst/

A ghost is the spirit of a dead person in stories, often white and see-through. Countable: a ghost, ghosts. A ghost story; a ghost in the castle. A fairy is small and magic with wings; a ghost is a spirit. Not guest (a visitor) — different spelling.

Meaning

The spirit of a dead person in stories, often white and see-through.

Examples

• “The children read a story about a ghost.”
• “The film has a friendly ghost.”
• “She does not believe in ghosts.”

Good to know

a ghost (story, spirit). Contrast: fairy (wings, magic). Mix-up: guest (visitor).

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