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Definition ghost in American English

ghost noun

[countable] noun
/ɡoʊst/
1

the spirit of a dead person that someone sees or hears

Example

Do you believe in ghosts?

Example

The ghost of a murdered woman is said to walk in the castle at night.

Synonyms and related words
2

to have even a very small chance of succeeding

Example

I know I don't have a ghost of a chance for advancement.

Definition ghost in American English