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spir·it
 spirit
- pronunciation:
- spi
riht
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the vital force that is thought to be an element of human beings; soul.
- synonyms:
- anima, soul
- similar words:
- animus, ghost, mind, psyche
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| definition 2: |
a supernatural being, such as a devil, ghost, fairy, or elf.
- synonyms:
- apparition, ghost, presence, specter
- similar words:
- phantom, soul
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| definition 3: |
the part of human nature that is separate and distinct from the physical.
- synonyms:
- mind, psyche, soul
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| definition 4: |
fundamental nature; essence.
- synonyms:
- core, essence
- similar words:
- being, character, flavor, genius, nature, quintessence
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| definition 5: |
disposition or character as marked by certain qualities such as courage and energy.
- synonyms:
- élan, pluck, vigor, vitality, vivacity
- similar words:
- disposition, grain, heart, morale
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| definition 6: |
(pl.) a feeling or mood.
in low spirits from the bad news- synonyms:
- feeling, humor, mood
- similar words:
- tone
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| definition 7: |
the essential meaning or intent of a thing.
the spirit of the law- synonyms:
- aim, intent, intention, purpose
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| definition 8: |
the prevailing character of something.
the revolutionary spirit of the century- synonyms:
- character, mood
- similar words:
- complexion, flavor, genius, temper
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| definition 9: |
(pl.) alcoholic liquor.
- synonyms:
- alcohol, liquor
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| definition 10: |
(cap.) in Christianity, the Holy Ghost; third person of the Trinity.
- synonyms:
- Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Paraclete
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| related words: |
air, ambiance, angel, apparition, aroma, blood, bounce, constitution, dash, drink, energy, enterprise, essence, fight, frame, genius, ghost, gist, go, grit, interior, mettle, odor, person, presence, purport, temperament, vitality, warmth, zip |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
spirited, spiriting, spirits |
| definition 1: |
to remove secretly or mysteriously (usu. fol. by off or away).
The thieves spirited away our car.- similar words:
- abduct, sneak, steal
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| definition 2: |
to infuse with spirit or determination; inspirit.
- synonyms:
- animate, hearten, inspirit
- similar words:
- arouse, embolden, encourage, inspire, kindle, quicken
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Spirit comes from spiritus, a Latin word that could mean either "breath" or "soul." In cultures even more ancient than the Roman or Greek, the breath and the soul were the same thing.
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