ghosts
Pronunciation: [ɡoʊsts]
Word
Context: “supernatural”
(noun) a ghost is a spirit of a person who has died. People often believe that ghosts can appear and interact with the living. It's like a shadow of someone who used to be here.
Example
Many people say they have seen ghosts in old houses.
Example
She didn't see any ghosts at the haunted place; it was just an empty room.
Example
Have you ever heard stories about ghosts?
Context: “fear”
(noun) the feeling or fear of ghosts. Some people are scared of the idea that ghosts might be around them.
Example
He loves ghost stories because they are fun to tell at night.
Example
She isn't afraid of ghosts; she thinks they are just made up.
Example
Do you enjoy reading about ghosts, or does it scare you?
Context: “remorse”
(verb) to ghost someone means to suddenly cut off all communication with them without explanation. It’s like disappearing from someone's life without saying goodbye.
Example
After a few nice dates, she decided to ghost him instead of explaining why she didn't want to see him anymore.
Example
He didn't ghost his friend; he made sure to talk about how he felt.
Example
Have you ever ghosted someone after a date?
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