spirit

A spirit is a being that has no physical body, and cannot usually be seen or touched.

Example: The people on the island believed in many gods and spirits that affected life.

A spirit is a part of you that cannot be seen or touched. Often this is important to religion and different from the soul (religions do not agree what the difference is).

Example: They tried to talk to the spirit of their dead mother through a medium.

If you have spirit, you are very excited about something or a very strong supporter.

Example: People with school spirit always cheer for their schools team.

The spirit of a statement or rule is the idea or purpose for it.

Example: What she did fit the spirit of the law, even though it brought the law as it was written.

A spirit is a volatile liquid, like alcohol.