Dictionary Entry
body
nounFind the meaning of the word body, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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The entire physical structure of a person or animal, including all its parts, or the main part of something.
Example Sentence
The human body is an amazing and complex system capable of incredible feats.
Usage Note
Use 'body' to refer to the physical form of a living being, or the main part of an object, like the body of a car or a letter. It can also refer to a collection or group of people, as in 'a governing body' or 'a student body', or even the main part of a text or speech.
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