ghost
/ɡoʊst/
noun
- The spirit of a dead person that appears to living people.
- Some people believe they have seen a ghost in the cemetery after dark.
- In the story, the ghost of the king appears to warn his son about danger.
- The old house is said to be haunted by a ghost that walks the halls at midnight.
- A faint or shadowy image or trace of something.
- The photographer captured the ghost of a bird in motion against the sunset.
- There was only a ghost of a smile on her face as she said goodbye.
- After the screen turned off, a ghost of the image remained for a few seconds.
- A person who does work that is credited to someone else, especially a writer.
- Many politicians use a ghost to prepare their speeches.
- The famous singer hired a ghost to write her autobiography.
- He worked as a ghost for several bestselling novelists.
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verb
- To suddenly stop all communication with someone, especially in a romantic or social relationship, without explanation.
- He ghosted his entire group project team and never showed up to the final meeting.
- It's not kind to ghost a friend without telling them why you are upset.
- After three great dates, she ghosted him and never replied to his texts again.
- To move smoothly and quietly, like a ghost.
- The cat ghosted through the dark room without making a sound.
- We watched the sailboat ghost across the calm lake at dawn.
- The dancer seemed to ghost across the stage, barely touching the floor.
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