Ghost Definition & Meaning
ghost
- noun
- a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past"
- a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else
- the visible disembodied soul of a dead person
- a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face"
- verb
- move like a ghost; "The masked men ghosted across the moonlit yard"
- haunt like a ghost; pursue; "Fear of illness haunts her"
- write for someone else; "How many books have you ghostwritten so far?"
"Ghost" in song lyrics
See how ghost is used in real songs:
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"Greg Nice, I'm outta here, ghost!"
3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques -
"Letterman - great host, Moltar - Space Ghost"
7L & Esoteric — Word Association -
"cause soon as you got close you got ghost"
Aceyalone — Makeba
Words that rhyme with ghost
Usage tips for "ghost"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ghost" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ghost to find words that pair well.
Use "ghost" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ghost mean?
- a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past" a writer who gives the credit of authorship to someone else the visible disembodied soul of a dead person a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face" move like a ghost; "The masked men ghosted across the moonlit yard" haunt like a ghost; pursue; "Fear of illness haunts her" write for someone else
- What part of speech is ghost?
- Ghost is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does ghost have?
- Ghost has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).