1. As a noun meaning "the nonphysical part of a person":
* The old man's spirit remained strong despite his failing health.
* She was filled with a spirit of adventure.
* Their spirits were crushed by the loss.
2. As a noun meaning "a supernatural being":
* They believed in the spirit of their ancestors.
* Some people claim to have seen spirits in the woods.
* The haunted house was said to be filled with the spirits of the deceased.
3. As a noun meaning "a mood or attitude":
* The team was in high spirits after their victory.
* The holiday season brought a spirit of generosity to the community.
* He approached the task with a spirit of determination.
4. As a noun meaning "essential character or quality":
* The spirit of the law is to protect the innocent.
* The artist captured the spirit of the wild landscape in his paintings.
* The spirit of the times is changing rapidly.
5. As a verb meaning "to encourage or inspire":
* The coach's speech spirited the team to victory.
* The music spirited her to dance.
* The artist's work spirited others to create.
6. As a verb meaning "to take away":
* They spirited the stolen goods away in the night.
* The wind spirited the leaves from the trees.
The specific meaning of "spirit" will depend on the context of the sentence.