Definition

To move quietly and secretly, similar to how a ghost is often imagined to move.

Example

The deer ghosted through the forest without making a sound.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see those deer in the park yesterday?

Yeah, they were so quiet, they just ghost out of the trees!

I love how graceful they are when they do that.

Me too! It's like they're part of the scenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A spirit or soul of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living.

Example

Many people believe that a ghost can haunt a place where they used to live.

Conversation

Did you hear that story about the ghost in the old mansion?

Yeah, I heard it's been haunting people for years!

I wonder if anyone has actually seen the ghost there.

Definition

To write for someone else without taking credit, often used in the context of writing books or articles.

Example

She was hired to ghost the autobiography of the celebrity.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you might ghostwrite a book for that famous author.

Yeah, it's an interesting project, but it's also a lot of work.

I can imagine! Have you ever thought about what it would be like to ghost someone else's story?

Root Explanation

Ghost → The word 'ghost' originates from Old English 'gāst', meaning spirit or breath. It refers to the spirit of a deceased person or an apparition.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'gāst' meaning spirit or breath — this helps you remember that a ghost is often thought of as a spirit.

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