ghost
Pronunciation: [ɡoʊst]
Context: "spooky"
(noun) a ghost is a spirit of someone who has died. People often think of ghosts as floating figures that can appear to the living, especially in scary stories.
Example
The children enjoyed the spooky story about a friendly ghost who helped lost souls.
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She was not afraid of ghosts and thought they were just myths.
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Have you ever seen a ghost in a scary movie?
Context: "identity"
(noun) a ghost can also refer to the memory or feeling of a person who has died. Sometimes, we remember someone so strongly that it feels like they are still with us.
Example
Even after years, her grandmother's ghost stayed in her heart, making her feel loved.
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He tried to forget his past, but the ghost of his old life haunted him.
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How can we keep the ghost of loved ones alive in our memories?
Context: "social interaction"
(verb) to ghost someone means to suddenly cut off all communication without explanation. This happens often when someone stops replying to messages in a friendship or dating situation.
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After a great date, he was happy to see that she didn't ghost him and texted right after.
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It's really hurtful when friends ghost each other without saying why.
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Why do some people choose to ghost instead of talking about their feelings?