A spectral entity or spirit, often thought to be the soul of a deceased person.

A faint or vague presence or illusion; something that is not tangible.

भूत

English Usage: The old mansion is said to be haunted by a ghost.

Hindi Usage: कहा जाता है कि पुराना हवेली एक भूत द्वारा प्रेतित है।

An apparition or an image that appears in the mind but has no physical substance.

छाया

English Usage: The memory of their lost friendship was just a ghost now.

Hindi Usage: उनकी खोई हुई दोस्ती की याद अब सिर्फ एक छाया है।

A person who is seen as a shadowy figure in society or a frequent visitor to places without a solid presence.

छायादार व्यक्ति

English Usage: He was considered a ghost of the party, always present yet never fully engaged.

Hindi Usage: उसे पार्टी का एक छायादार व्यक्ति माना जाता था, हमेशा मौजूद लेकिन कभी पूरी तरह से शामिल नहीं होता।