spirit

Meanings

• noun

  The non-physical part of a person which is considered to give life, energy, or emotion.

  - "The spirit of the party was lifted when the music started playing."
  - "His spirit remained strong despite the challenges he faced."

• noun

  A supernatural being or essence.

  - "The forest was believed to be inhabited by various spirits."
  - "The shaman communicated with the spirits of the dead."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspiɹɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spirit
kite , mite , site , bite , fite , light

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Homophones

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

1. Spirt () : A person who serves alcoholic beverages in a bar or restaurant.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of spirit that leads to same result
spirit , spirits , spirited , spiriting , spirit animal , spirit animals , spirit gum , spirit gums , spirit level , spirit levels , spirit of wine , spirit rapping , spirit rappings , spirit-rapping , spirit-rappings , spirit varnish , spirit varnishes , spirit writing , spirit writings , familiar spirit , familiar spirits

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Etymology

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From Old French 'esprit' meaning 'breath, courage, mind', and from Latin 'spiritus' meaning 'breath, wind, courage, vital force, spirit'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'spirit' is also used to describe the essential nature or character of something.

2. In alchemy, the spirit was believed to be the vital force that animated and transformed matter.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soul: The non-physical part of a person that is believed to survive death and continue to exist in another form or place.

2. Ghost: The manifestation of a deceased person's spirit, often appearing to the living as a spectral image.

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Culture

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In many cultures, spirits are believed to inhabit the natural world and can influence human life. They can be revered, feared, or appeased through rituals and offerings. Spirits have been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history.

How to Memorize "spirit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glowing aura surrounding a person, representing their spirit.
   - Visualize a cloud of energy rising from a person's body when they are feeling strong emotions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spirit' with the feeling of energy and vitality.
   - Think of the word 'spirit' as representing the non-physical part of a person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'S' is the first letter in the word 'Spirit', and 'S' can also represent 'spark' or 'strength'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'spirit': 'The spirit of the team lifted everyone's morale.'

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