spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 1300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम
B1
entity
1
non-physical essence of a person
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
वापर नमुना:
the spirit of [someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
समानार्थी शब्द
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
सहप्रयोग
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
विषय
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
उदाहरणे
- She believed that his spirit would live on after his death.
- The team showed great spirit during the final match.
- His spirit was broken after the long struggle.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- She has a kind spirit.
- His spirit is strong.
- We must keep our spirit high.
नाम
A2
state
2
mood or emotional state
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
वापर नमुना:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
समानार्थी शब्द
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
सहप्रयोग
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
विषय
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
- His spirits sank when he saw the score.
- The music lifted their spirits.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I am in good spirits today.
- Her spirits are low.
- The good news lifted my spirits.
नाम
A2
entity
3
strong alcoholic drink
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
वापर नमुना:
[drink/serve] spirits
सामान्य चूक:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
समानार्थी शब्द
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
सहप्रयोग
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
विषय
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
उदाहरणे
- He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
- The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
- Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I don't drink spirits.
- Vodka is a type of spirit.
- They sell beer and spirits.
नाम
B2
entity
4
typical attitude or principle
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
वापर नमुना:
the spirit of [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
सहप्रयोग
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
विषय
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- We should act in the spirit of cooperation.
- The spirit of the 1960s was one of freedom and change.
- They played in the true spirit of the game.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- We have team spirit.
- This is against the spirit of the law.
- The spirit of the game is fair play.
नाम
B1
entity
5
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
समानार्थी शब्द
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
सहप्रयोग
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
विषय
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
उदाहरणे
- They say an evil spirit haunts the old house.
- Shamans communicate with spirits in their rituals.
- A guiding spirit appeared to her in a dream.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- They believe in good and bad spirits.
- The old house has a spirit.
- The shaman called the spirits.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
spir - it (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
spirits
noun
Core family
spiritual
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
spiritless
adjective
dispirited
adjective
Advanced or less common
spiritualist
noun
spiritualism
noun
वाक्प्रचार
free spirit
1/fɹˈi spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
independent person who avoids strict rules
Someone who likes to live their life their own way without following many rules.
उदाहरणे
- She’s always been a free spirit, traveling wherever she likes.
- He’s too much of a free spirit to work in an office.
in high spirits
1/ˈɪn hˈaɪ spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and cheerful
Feeling very happy and excited at that moment.
उदाहरणे
- She was in high spirits after passing her exam.
- They were all in high spirits at the party.
the letter and the spirit (of the law)
1/ðə lˈɛtɚ ˈænd ðə spˈɪɹɪt əv ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
exact wording and intended meaning of law/rule
Following both what the law says exactly and what it really means.
उदाहरणे
- Judges must consider both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- He broke the spirit of the agreement even if not its letter.
lift someone's spirits
1/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
Make someone happier emotionally
To make someone feel better or happier emotionally.
उदाहरणे
- The good news really lifted my spirits.
- His joke lifted everyone's spirits during the meeting.
lift someone's spirits
2/lˈɪft sˈʌmwˌʌnz spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
make someone feel happier again
To make someone feel happier or less sad.
उदाहरणे
- The good news lifted his spirits.
- A nice walk can lift your spirits.
team spirit
1/tˈim spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
Enthusiasm and loyalty in a group
A feeling of support and excitement shared by people in the same group.
उदाहरणे
- Good team spirit helped us win the game.
- Good team spirit helped them win the championship.
- The company encourages team spirit among employees.
- Team spirit is important in any workplace.