Phantom (Noun)
Meaning 1
Something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The phantom of my grandmother appeared to me in my dreams, offering words of comfort and guidance.
- A phantom figure was seen wandering the abandoned mansion, striking fear into the hearts of the brave explorers.
- The legend of the phantom ship has been passed down for generations, a cautionary tale of the dangers of the sea.
- As I walked through the dark forest, I caught a glimpse of a phantom figure darting between the trees.
- The phantom of my former self haunted me, a reminder of the mistakes I had made and the opportunities I had let slip away.