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Moderatespirits
The correct spelling is spirits.
How to pronounce spirits
/ˈspɪɹɪts/
nounIPA: /ˈspɪɹɪts/
Say it like: Spi-rit-s
The correct spelling is spirits. The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose. For example: "A wandering spirit haunts the island."
Usage Examples
“A wandering spirit haunts the island.”
“School spirit is at an all-time high.”
“In the spirit of forgiveness, we didn't press charges.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The soul of a person or other creature. What moves through experience into self-definition as souls purpose.
- 2.A supernatural being, often but not exclusively without physical form; ghost, fairy, angel.
- 3.Enthusiasm.
- 4.The manner or style of something.
- 5.(usually in the plural) A volatile liquid, such as alcohol. The plural form spirits is a generic term for distilled alcoholic beverages.
verb
- 1.To carry off, especially in haste, secrecy, or mystery.
- 2.To animate with vigor; to excite; to encourage; to inspirit; sometimes followed by up.
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