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How to pronounce spirit
Say it like this: /ˈspɪɹɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does spirit mean?
nounThe soul of a person or other creature.
A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
“He has seen spirits roam the house.”
Enthusiasm.
“School spirit is at an all-time high.”
verbTo carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
“I felt as if I had been spirited into some castle of felicity.”
Sometimes followed by up: to animate with vigour; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit.
“Civil dissensions often spirit the ambition of private men.”
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