spirit
gb/spˈɪɹɪt/ us/spˈɪɹɪt/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1300
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
1
non-physical essence of a person
The part of a person that is not their body, like their mind or soul.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the spirit of [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spirit' with 'ghost' when referring to someone's personality or inner strength.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
soul (Often used in religious or poetic contexts; slightly more spiritual in tone.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
body (Refers to the physical part of a person, the opposite of the non-material part.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
human spirit
|free spirit
|in good spirits
|lift someone's spirits
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
philosophy
|religion
|emotions
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She has a kind spirit.
- His spirit is strong.
- We must keep our spirit high.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
state
2
mood or emotional state
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
in [good/bad/high] spirits
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'spirits' in this sense with alcoholic drinks.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mood (More general term for emotional state; less poetic or figurative.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
depression (A prolonged state of low mood, opposite of being in high spirits.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
in high spirits
|in low spirits
|lift spirits
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She was in high spirits after hearing the news.
- His spirits sank when he saw the score.
- The music lifted their spirits.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I am in good spirits today.
- Her spirits are low.
- The good news lifted my spirits.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
3
strong alcoholic drink
A drink with a lot of alcohol, like whiskey or vodka.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[drink/serve] spirits
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners confuse 'spirit' with 'sprite', which is a brand of soft drink.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
liquor (Common in American English; refers to distilled alcoholic beverages.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
soft drink (A drink without alcohol.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
drink spirits
|distilled spirits
|clear spirits
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
food_and_drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He doesn't drink beer, only spirits.
- The bar serves a wide range of spirits.
- Spirits are taxed at a higher rate than wine.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I don't drink spirits.
- Vodka is a type of spirit.
- They sell beer and spirits.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
entity
4
typical attitude or principle
The usual way people think and feel in a group or time.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the spirit of [something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ethos (Formal term for the guiding beliefs or character of a community.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
letter (of the law) (Focus on exact wording rather than intended meaning.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
team spirit
|the spirit of the law
|the Olympic spirit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We have team spirit.
- This is against the spirit of the law.
- The spirit of the game is fair play.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
5
supernatural being like ghost or fairy
A ghost or other magical being that people believe exists without a body.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ghost (Refers specifically to the soul of a dead person appearing to the living.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
human being (A living physical person, opposite to an incorporeal entity.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
evil spirit
|good spirit
|wandering spirit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
mythology
|religion
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They believe in good and bad spirits.
- The old house has a spirit.
- The shaman called the spirits.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
spirit
IPA
GB/spˈɪɹɪt/
US/spˈɪɹɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
spir - it (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (spir)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: spirit
- Plural: spirit, spirits
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.