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ghosts

Pronunciation: [ɡoʊsts]

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Learn how to use ghosts in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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She didn't see any ghosts at the haunted place; it was just an empty room.

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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.

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She isn't afraid of ghosts; she thinks they are just made up.

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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.

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He didn't ghost his friend; he made sure to talk about how he felt.

Example

Have you ever ghosted someone after a date?

How to pronounce ghosts

Pronunciation: [ɡoʊsts]

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