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Exercise helps keep your body strong.
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
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The bird's body was covered with feathers.
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The article explained how the body uses food for energy.
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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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Body
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bah · dee · strongest beat: bah
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WordBody.
Partnoun.
MeaningBody means A body is the physical form of a living thing.
ExampleExample: Exercise helps keep your body strong.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- bah · dee
- Strongest beat
- bah
- Ending
- dee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bah.
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Word family
Body word family
Base word
body
noun
bodies
More than one body.
adjective
bodily
Related to the body.
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Hint for students
A body is the physical form of a living thing.
Common mix-up
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Read this model sentence: The bird's body was covered with feathers. Clue words: bird's, covered, feathers. Underline clue words that show why body fits instead of mind. Now write one new sentence that shows body without using the word body. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show body?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bird's body was covered with feathers." Why does body fit better than mind?
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