When someone passes away, it is often referred to as their "departed spirit." However, there are many synonyms for this term that can be used to describe the same thing. Some of these include "ghost," "specter," "apparition," "wraith," "shade," "phantom," and "spirit." Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, but all refer to the essence of a person who has passed away. By using these alternative terms, writers and speakers can help to create a more nuanced and evocative description of death and the afterlife, emphasizing different aspects of the departed spirit's presence and impact in the world.