hant

noun

Definition of hantnext
dialect
as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people they are so superstitious that they think they see hants everywhere

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  1. ghost
  2. apparition
  3. spirit
Noun
  • During a fraught encounter between Hamlet and the ghost of his father, an actor freezes before exiting entirely.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Liam sweeps in like the ghost of Christmas Present and suddenly everyone — everyone being Noel — starts to wonder if this just might work after all.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of ghost
Noun
  • For evening observers, this apparition has been more frustrating than triumphant, with Venus lingering low in the glow of twilight instead of climbing into a commanding position.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • One minute, the stubble field in front of his stand had been empty, and then suddenly, like an apparition, a whitetail buck had appeared.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparition
Noun
  • The spirits industry was pushing trade officials to get back to negotiating.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Groceries Tariffs on Canadian beer, wine, spirits, dairy ingredients and more could cause some price increases during your weekly shopping.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirit
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“Hant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hant. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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