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Body
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Simple meaning
What does Body mean?
A body is the physical form of a living thing.
Dictionary definition
The physical form of a person, animal, or living thing.
Example sentences
Body in a sentence
easy
Exercise helps keep your body strong.
medium
The bird's body was covered with feathers.
hard
The article explained how the body uses food for energy.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
mindUse for thoughts and feelings rather than the physical body.
spiritUse for the nonphysical part in some contexts.
Word family
Body word family
Base word
body
noun
bodies
More than one body.
adjective
bodily
Related to the body.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does body mean?
A body is the physical form of a person, animal, or living thing.
Practice 2
Which word can be close in meaning to body?
Form can describe the shape or structure of a body.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for body?
Mind refers to thoughts and feelings, while body refers to the physical form.
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