spirit

US /ˈspɪrɪt/

UK /'spɪrɪt/

A2

noun

  • Person's strong determination or attitude
  • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
  • Part of a person thought to be moved by religion
  • Appearance or sense of a dead person

verb

  • To take someone away as if by magic

Examples

a single measure of spirits

They tortured him until he was broken in spirit.