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Spirit

noun
/ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
the non-physical part of a person, regarded as their true self

Example Sentences

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

Her spirit remained unbroken despite the hardships.

Synonyms

soul, enthusiasm, courage, morale, essence, heart, life force
Entry 1
soul, enthusiasm, courage, morale
Entry 2
soul, essence, heart, life force

Antonyms

body, dejection, cowardice, material
Entry 1
body, dejection, cowardice
Entry 2
body, material

Collocations

team spirit, fighting spirit, free spirit, school spirit, strong spirit
Entry 1
team spirit, fighting spirit, free spirit, school spirit
Entry 2
free spirit, strong spirit, team spirit

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