spirit — the non-physical part of a person; soul
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the non-physical part of a person; soul
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɪrɪt/
Korean meaning: 영혼, 정신
Korean pronunciation: **스**피릿
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's spirit is still strong at 90.
- The school spirit was so intense that even the janitor painted his face blue.
- She believes her house is haunted by the spirit of a pizza-loving ghost.
spirit
NOUN//ˈspɪrɪt//
the non-physical part of a person; soul

💡 Concept
Even after losing, the team's spirit kept them cheering together on the field.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈspɪrɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspɪrɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rootspir-
Suffix--it
Origin
라틴어 'spiritus'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '숨, 호흡, 영혼'을 의미했습니다. 고대인들은 호흡이 생명의 근본이자 영혼의 증거라고 생각했어요.
🎵Rhyme
inheritmeritdemerit
inherit
merit
demerit
🔗Collocations
team spirit
fighting spirit
school spirit
Christmas spirit
evil spirit
lift someone's spirit
📝Examples
“My grandmother's spirit is still strong at 90.”
😄 Fun example
“The school spirit was so intense that even the janitor painted his face blue.”
😄 Fun example
“She believes her house is haunted by the spirit of a pizza-loving ghost.”
“The team's fighting spirit helped them win the championship.”
“His entrepreneurial spirit led him to start three businesses before age 25.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
soulessenceghostdeterminationmorale
Antonyms
bodyfleshmatter
Related
spiritualinspireaspireexpirerespire
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