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SPIR-it/ˈspɪrɪt/

Spirit is mood and attitude (team spirit), alcohol in drinks, or, in some texts, a ghost. Mood is everyday for feeling. Do not write spirit for a sports mascot. Consultations: the spirit of the process was ignored when the vote jumped forward.

Meaning

Mood and attitude (team spirit); also strong alcohol, or a ghost in stories.

Examples

• “The spirit of the consultation was ignored when the vote was brought forward.”
• “Team spirit does not replace the fire drill at ten.”

Good to know

team / community spirit; in the spirit of. Drinks: spirits (plural). Ghost: a spirit (stories). Local government / sport. Often uncountable for mood. Mix-up: a sprite (a fairy / a drink brand).

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