apparition and ghost
What is the difference? I assume a ghost is like Casper, or the ones in the Ghost Busters movies. It seems apparitions are not just as common...

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They typically mean the same thing, but "ghost" is way more common. "Apparition"  can also mean a ghostly sight. You might see "apparition" in advanced literature.

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They can often be used interchangeably but an apparition can refer to any type of vision which appears. If someone says " An apparition appeared before me" they could be referring to a ghostly apparition or simply a person whos appearance is remarkable for some reason. Which it is, will be defined by context.

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