Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phantom
noun
/ˈfæn.təm/
Definition
A ghost or a spirit, often representing an illusion or a non-existent entity.
Examples
- The phantom of a long-lost relative haunted the old mansion.
- She felt a phantom pain in her leg after the injury had healed.
- In the dark, he saw a phantom figure move across the hallway.
Meaning
Phantom refers to something that is not real or that cannot be seen clearly; it can also denote a presence that is felt but not physically there.
Synonyms
- ghost
- spirit
- apparition
- illusion
- shadow
