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Phantom - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

phantom

/ˈfæn.t̬əm/ /ˈfæn.təm/

Definition:

A ghost or something that appears real but is not.

Synonyms:

ghost, specter, apparition, illusion

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

reality, substance

Common Collocations:

phantom limb, phantom pain, phantom image

Derivatives:

phantoms, phantasmal

Usage Tips:

Use "phantom" to describe something elusive or imaginary, like a ghost or an unreal sensation.

Common Phrases:

phantom menace, phantom of the opera, phantom pregnancy

Etymology:

From Greek "phantasma," meaning "apparition" or "illusion."

Examples:

  • 1. The phantom appeared in the old castle at midnight.
  • 2. She felt a phantom pain in her missing arm.
  • 3. The thief moved like a phantom through the dark alley.
  • 4. His fears were just phantoms of his imagination.

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