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The story had a friendly ghost in the attic.
What does Ghost mean?
A ghost is a spirit or spooky figure from stories.
Dictionary definition
A spirit or imaginary figure of a dead person in stories; also to suddenly stop communicating.
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Ghost in a sentence
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The sheet costume made him look like a ghost.
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Ghost is common in spooky stories, but it can also be used as a verb in modern speech.
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What does ghost mean?
Ghost means a ghost is a spirit or spooky figure from stories.
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Which sentence uses ghost correctly?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to ghost?
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WordGhost.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningGhost means A ghost is a spirit or spooky figure from stories.
ExampleExample: The story had a friendly ghost in the attic.
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Synonyms
Words like Ghost
spiritA ghost-like being.
phantomA mysterious ghost-like figure.
apparitionA strange or ghostly appearance.
Antonyms
Opposite words
living personA person who is alive.
real objectA physical thing rather than a spirit.
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A ghost is a spirit or spooky figure from stories.
Common mix-up
Ghost is not the same as living person. Ghost means a ghost is a spirit or spooky figure from stories.
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Read this model sentence: The sheet costume made him look like a ghost. Clue words: sheet, costume, made. Underline clue words that show why ghost fits instead of living person. Now write one new sentence that shows ghost without using the word ghost. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show ghost?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The sheet costume made him look like a ghost." Why does ghost fit better than living person?
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