specter
intermediateB2/ˈspɛktər/ · spec-ter
A ghost or spirit, especially one that is seen as a haunting presence.
Meanings
A ghost or spirit, especially one that is seen as a haunting presence.
ایک بھوت یا روح، خاص طور پر جو ایک خوفناک موجودگی کے طور پر دیکھی جاتی ہے۔
بھوت
bhoot
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- fear of the specter
- specter of death
- haunting specter
Example Sentences
The specter of failure loomed over him as he prepared for the exam.
ناکامی کا بھوت اس پر چھایا ہوا تھا جب وہ امتحان کی تیاری کر رہا تھا۔
Nakami ka bhoot is par chhaya hua tha jab woh imtihan ki tayyari kar raha tha.
In the dark, she believed she saw a specter moving in the shadows.
اندھیرے میں، اس نے یقین دلایا کہ وہ سایوں میں ایک بھوت دیکھ رہی ہے۔
Andhere mein, us ne yaqeen dilaya ke woh saayon mein ek bhoot dekh rahi hai.
The novel explores the specter of war and its effects on society.
ناول جنگ کے بھوت اور اس کے سماج پر اثرات کا مطالعہ کرتا ہے۔
Novel jang ke bhoot aur is ke samaaj par asraat ka mutaala karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a spooky specter as a haunting reminder of past fears.
Picture a haunted house with a ghostly figure lurking in the corner.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
آنسوؤں کی آتش میں بھوت بن گیا، خوابوں کا سایہ مرگ کا سمیٹ گیا۔
Aansoon ki aatish mein bhoot ban gaya, khwabon ka saaya marg ka sameet gaya.
In the fire of tears, it became a specter, the shadow of dreams consumed by death.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جتنا بوجھ اٹھائیں گے، اتنا ہی بھوت دیکھیں گے۔
Jitna bojh uthanenge, utna hi bhoot dekhenge.
The more burden you carry, the more specters you will see.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "spectrum" — appearance, image
First known use: 15th century
The term 'specter' has evolved from the Latin 'spectrum', which referred to a visible appearance, and it has taken on a more ghostly connotation over time.