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spirit vs. spirits #1 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:47 am   spirit vs. spirits
 

HI, can any body tell me the difference between 'spirit' and 'spirits'. While writing 'hope this letter finds you in the best of your health and spirit or spirits'. Thanks.
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spirit vs. spirits #2 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:21 am   spirit vs. spirits
 

"In good spirits" is the expression you need there.
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spirit vs. spirits #3 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:23 am   spirit vs. spirits
 

Hello Vish, welcome to English Test.

"In the best of health and spirits" would be suitable there.

Your "spirits" = your "mood".

Best wishes,

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spirit vs. spirits #4 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:33 am   spirit vs. spirits
 

Here are two common expressions:

to be in good spirits
to act in good spirit
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spirit vs. spirits #5 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:59 am   spirit vs. spirits
 

The singular form of spirit is used in various contexts such as the brand name of Coca Cola's new soft drink The Spirit of Georgia.
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spirit vs. spirits #6 (permalink) Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:56 pm   spirit vs. spirits
 

Torsten wrote:
The singular form of spirit is used in various contexts such as the brand name of Coca Cola's new soft drink The Spirit of Georgia.

And here www.theholyspirit.com
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