ghost
Translation
ghost, spirit, phantom
Examples
Do you believe in ghosts?
Do you believe in ghosts?
She looked as if she had seen a ghost.
She looked as if she had seen a ghost.
He doesn't have a ghost of a chance.
He doesn't have a ghost of a chance.
Grammar Patterns
the ((ghost)) of (sb.) the spirit of a dead person They saw the ghost of a young woman.
to believe in ((ghosts)) to think that ghosts are real Many children believe in ghosts.
not a ((ghost)) of a chance no chance at all He doesn't have a ghost of a chance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spirit, phantom, spectre
Etymology
From Old English 'gāst' meaning 'soul, spirit, life'.
Memory Tips
The 'h' in ghost is silent. Imagine a ghost is so quiet you can't hear the 'h'.