apparition — a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 유령, 망령, 환영
Korean pronunciation: 애퍼**리**션
Example Sentences
- The security guard thought he saw an apparition, but it was just his reflection in the mirror.
- The mysterious apparition in the library turned out to be a student studying all night.
- Many tourists visit the haunted house hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous apparition.
apparition
NOUN//ˌæpəˈrɪʃən//
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
A terrified librarian encounters the apparition of an elderly woman
A PAIR of ghosts appears - apparition!
An apparition appears to guide the mission from this position!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apparitio', derived from 'apparere' meaning 'to appear' or 'to become visible', combining the prefix 'ad-' (to) and 'parere' (to show or produce).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The security guard thought he saw an apparition, but it was just his reflection in the mirror.”
“The mysterious apparition in the library turned out to be a student studying all night.”
“Many tourists visit the haunted house hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous apparition.”
“The apparition disappeared as soon as the lights were turned on.”
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