Phantom vs Gosh - What's the difference?
phantom | gosh |
Something apparently seen, heard, or sensed, but having no physical reality; a ghost or apparition; something elusive or delusive.
An image that appears only in the mind; an illusion.
Illusive.
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Fictitious or nonexistent.
(euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of .
As a proper noun phantom
is nickname of the f-4b jet fighter flown by marines in vietnam.As an interjection gosh is
(euphemistic) a mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “god”, particularly in fear of.phantom
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Alternative forms
* fantom (archaic)Noun
(en noun)Synonyms
* ghost * See alsoDerived terms
* phantom limb * phantom painAdjective
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*gosh
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Interjection
(en interjection)- Gosh , I didn’t realize I’d cause so much trouble!
- Gosh I’d love to go to that concert!