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spirit BrE / ˈspɪrɪt /  NAmE / ˈspɪrɪt / Native audio playback is not supported. spirit(noun)BrE / ˈspɪrɪt /  NAmE / ˈspɪrɪt / the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their bodythe power of the human spirit to overcome difficultiesa person’s feelings or state of mindto be in high/low spiritsYou must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful).My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again.a person of the type mentionedsee also free spirithttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/free-spirita brave spiritkindred spirits (= people who like the same things as you)courage, determination or energyShow a little fighting spirit.Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit.They took away his freedom and broke his spirit.loyal feelings towards a group, team or societysee also team spirithttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/team-spiritThere's not much community spirit around here.a state of mind or mood; an attitudesee also party spirithttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/party-spiritWe approached the situation in the wrong spirit.‘OK, I'll try’. ‘That's the spirit (= the right attitude).’The party went well because everyone entered into the spirit of things.the typical or most important quality or mood of somethingThe exhibition captures the spirit of the age/times.the real or intended meaning or purpose of somethingObey the spirit, not the letter (= the narrow meaning of the words) of the law.the soul thought of as separate from the body and believed to live on after death; a ghostsee also Holy Spirithttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/the-holy-spiritHe is dead, but his spirit lives on.It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits.an imaginary creature with magic powers, for example, a fairy or an elfa strong alcoholic drinkI don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits.a special type of alcohol used in industry or medicinesee also methylated spirithttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/methylated-spiritas/when/if you feel like itI'll go for a run this evening, if the spirit moves me.a feeling that you are ready to fight very hard for something or to try something difficultin your thoughtsI shall be with you in spirit (= thinking about you though not with you physically).to make somebody feel more cheerful or bravesynonym cheer uphttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/cheer-upThe sunny weather raised my spirits a little.you intend to do good things but you are too lazy, weak or busy to actually do themExtra ExamplesBoth sides have come together in a spirit of goodwill.He found kindred spirits in the peace movement.He sang with great spirit.He’s got the right spirit!I was just getting to the spirit of things when the party suddenly ended.I will be with you in spirit.I’m trying to get in the spirit of the holiday season.It is a testimony to the triumph of the human spirit.Make a donation to the charity if the spirit moves you.Many people believe the spirit lives on after death.My mother was in excellent spirits.My spirit guide cares for me and protects me.Owls were believed to be restless spirits who had returned to earth.She embodies the spirit of revolution.She exudes a warmth and generosity of spirit.She has plenty of fighting spirit.She isn’t in the best of spirits today.She slept with a cross under the pillow to ward off evil spirits.She was a guiding spirit in primary education.That song really captures the spirit of the times.The movie is true to the spirit of the book.The referee should try to obey the spirit as well as the letter of the law.They are all working together in a spirit of cooperation.They brought the spirit of carnival to their concerts.They have the right spirit!They tortured him until he was broken in spirit.We sang songs to keep our spirits up.a single measure of spiritsa spirit of adventurean edict that violates the spirit of the Geneva Conventionhealing for body, mind and spiritthe indomitable American spiritA standard measure of spirits is 25ml.He felt a kind of lightness in his spirit as the sun came up.His poetry summed up the spirit of the age.I don’t drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits.It seemed to fit in with the spirit of the festival.It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits.Show a little fighting spirit.The exhibition captures the spirit of the Swinging Sixties.You are underestimating the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties.Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Latin spiritus ‘breath, spirit’, from spirare ‘breathe’.

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(noun) the power of the human spirit to overcome difficultiesto be in high/low spiritsyou must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful).my spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=spirit This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word	spirit
WordType	(noun)
Phonetic	BrE / ˈspɪrɪt / NAmE / ˈspɪrɪt /
Example	the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties to be in high/low spirits you must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). my spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again.
Sound	Native audio playback is not supported.
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=spirit
Content	spirit (noun)BrE / ˈspɪrɪt / NAmE / ˈspɪrɪt / the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties a person’s feelings or state of mind to be in high/low spirits You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. a person of the type mentioned see also free spirit https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/free-spirit a brave spirit kindred spirits (= people who like the same things as you) courage, determination or energy Show a little fighting spirit. Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. loyal feelings towards a group, team or society see also team spirit https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/team-spirit There's not much community spirit around here. a state of mind or mood; an attitude see also party spirit https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/party-spirit We approached the situation in the wrong spirit. ‘OK, I'll try’. ‘That's the spirit (= the right attitude).’ The party went well because everyone entered into the spirit of things. the typical or most important quality or mood of something The exhibition captures the spirit of the age/times. the real or intended meaning or purpose of something Obey the spirit, not the letter (= the narrow meaning of the words) of the law. the soul thought of as separate from the body and believed to live on after death; a ghost see also Holy Spirit https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/the-holy-spirit He is dead, but his spirit lives on. It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. an imaginary creature with magic powers, for example, a fairy or an elf a strong alcoholic drink I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. a special type of alcohol used in industry or medicine see also methylated spirit https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/methylated-spirit as/when/if you feel like it I'll go for a run this evening, if the spirit moves me. a feeling that you are ready to fight very hard for something or to try something difficult in your thoughts I shall be with you in spirit (= thinking about you though not with you physically). to make somebody feel more cheerful or brave synonym cheer up https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/cheer-up The sunny weather raised my spirits a little. you intend to do good things but you are too lazy, weak or busy to actually do them Extra Examples Both sides have come together in a spirit of goodwill. He found kindred spirits in the peace movement. He sang with great spirit. He’s got the right spirit! I was just getting to the spirit of things when the party suddenly ended. I will be with you in spirit. I’m trying to get in the spirit of the holiday season. It is a testimony to the triumph of the human spirit. Make a donation to the charity if the spirit moves you. Many people believe the spirit lives on after death. My mother was in excellent spirits. My spirit guide cares for me and protects me. Owls were believed to be restless spirits who had returned to earth. She embodies the spirit of revolution. She exudes a warmth and generosity of spirit. She has plenty of fighting spirit. She isn’t in the best of spirits today. She slept with a cross under the pillow to ward off evil spirits. She was a guiding spirit in primary education. That song really captures the spirit of the times. The movie is true to the spirit of the book. The referee should try to obey the spirit as well as the letter of the law. They are all working together in a spirit of cooperation. They brought the spirit of carnival to their concerts. They have the right spirit! They tortured him until he was broken in spirit. We sang songs to keep our spirits up. a single measure of spirits a spirit of adventure an edict that violates the spirit of the Geneva Convention healing for body, mind and spirit the indomitable American spirit A standard measure of spirits is 25ml. He felt a kind of lightness in his spirit as the sun came up. His poetry summed up the spirit of the age. I don’t drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. It seemed to fit in with the spirit of the festival. It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. Show a little fighting spirit. The exhibition captures the spirit of the Swinging Sixties. You are underestimating the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties. Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Latin spiritus ‘breath, spirit’, from spirare ‘breathe’.
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Spirit I ˈspɪrɪt Human People Believed Power Overcome

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