ghast

Meanings

• A supernatural being resembling a human but having a hideous or terrifying appearance.

  - "The ghast lurked in the dark forest, its glowing eyes reflecting the moonlight."
  - "Descriptions of the ghast's appearance in various works of literature and art."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ghast
hast , last , cast , blast , past

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. The word 'ghast' is a homonym, which means it can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
   

2. In some cases, the word 'ghast' can be used as a homonym to refer to a ghastly situation or event that is terrifying or horrible.
   

3. However, it is important to note that the word 'ghast' can also have other meanings depending on the context in which it is used. For example, it can be used as a noun to refer to a ghost or a supernatural being, or as a verb to mean 'to haunt' or 'to afflict'.
   

4. It is therefore essential to consider the context in which the word 'ghast' is used in order to determine its meaning accurately.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. has, had, hass, hassle, hazzard
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ghast that leads to same result
ghast

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Forms

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The word 'ghast' can take various forms depending on its usage in different contexts. For example, it can be used as a noun to refer to a supernatural being, or as an adjective to describe something as terrifying or horrible., In some cases, the word 'ghast' can also be used in combination with other words to form compound words or phrases with related meanings. For example, 'ghastly appearance' or 'ghastly scream'.

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'gast' meaning 'spirit' or 'ghost'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ghast' appears in several works of literature, including William Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'The Revolt of Islam', and Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death'.

2. The ghast is a popular figure in various cultures and folklore around the world. In some traditions, the ghast is believed to be a malevolent spirit that haunts graveyards and abandoned places, causing fear and terror to those who encounter it.

3. Descriptions of the ghast's appearance and its role in various folktales and legends can be found in numerous works of literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression.

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Culture

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["The ghast is a popular figure in various cultures and folklore around the world. In some traditions, the ghast is believed to be a malevolent spirit that haunts graveyards and abandoned places, causing fear and terror to those who encounter it.", "Descriptions of the ghast's appearance and its role in various folktales and legends can be found in numerous works of literature, art, music, and other forms of cultural expression."]

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