Spirit
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Spirit ( noun )
- The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.
- A supernatural being, typically one inhabiting a place or object.
- The general atmosphere or mood of a place, event, or situation.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french espirit, from latin spiritus "breath, soul" (in christian latin "holy ghost, the third person of the trinity"), from spirare "breathe".
Examples:
- The human spirit is indomitable.
- The spirit of the age.
- The company was in high spirits.
- The ghost of Christmas past.
- The spirit of adventure.
(As a verb)
Spirit ( verb )
- The non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul.
- A supernatural being, typically one inhabiting a place or object.
- The general atmosphere or mood of a place, event, or situation.
- Energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french espirit, from latin spiritus "breath, soul" (in christian latin "holy ghost, the third person of the trinity"), from spirare "breathe".
Examples:
- The human spirit is indomitable.
- The spirit of the age.
- The company was in high spirits.
- The ghost of Christmas past.
- The spirit of adventure.