Word: GHOST
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Definition of GHOST
- The spirit; the soul of man.
- The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death
"Everyone believed that the ghost of an old lady haunted the crypt."
- Any faint shadowy semblance; an unsubstantial image
"not a ghost of a chance; the ghost of an idea"
- To haunt; to appear to in the form of an apparition.
- To die; to expire.
- To ghostwrite.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "ghost" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "ghost" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHOST a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GHOST worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GHOST? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GHOST:
- # the ghost effect
- # master of ghost
- # playing with ghost
- # in terms of ghost
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