body

noun
UK: /ˈbɒdi/
US: /ˈbɑːdi/

  1. The physical structure of a person or animal, living or dead.

    1. Her body felt tired after the long walk. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined the patient's body for any signs of injury after accident. [ ] [ ]

  2. The main central part of something.

    1. The body of the car was badly damaged. [ ] [ ]
    2. The body of the essay should present the main arguments clearly and concisely. [ ] [ ]

  3. A group of people acting together as a unit.

    1. The student body voted for a new president. [ ] [ ]
    2. An independent body will investigate the allegations against the company for pollution. [ ] [ ]

  4. A mass of matter; a distinct object or substance.

    1. The solar system contains many celestial bodies. [ ] [ ]
    2. That lake is a body of water that is perfect for relaxing and fishing. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shape figure form carcass corpse group organization association
body transitive-verb

  1. To give a physical form to something abstract.

    1. The artist tried to body forth his vision. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancer's movements bodied the music's emotions in a compelling way during performance. [ ] [ ]
body intransitive-verb

  1. To physically embody or represent something.

    1. He bodied his role as a superhero very well. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor bodied the character with incredible depth and intensity on the stage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "body" in English means: The physical structure of a person or animal, living or dead., The main central part of something., A group of people acting together as a unit., A mass of matter; a distinct object or substance..

The phonetic transcription of "body" is /ˈbɒdi/ in British English and /ˈbɑːdi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "body": shape, figure, form, carcass, corpse, group, organization, association.

Example usage of "body": "Her body felt tired after the long walk.". More examples on the page.