A1noun 1K

Body

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbɒdi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbɑːdi/"]/

Meaning of Body

the whole physical structure of a human or an animal

In simple words: The physical structure of a person or animal.

Body in a sentence

• The human body has many different parts.
• She is a very fit person with a strong body.
• The scientist studied the body of the ancient creature.
• There is a body of water near the park.
• The author created a body of work that is well-respected.

How to use Body

Use 'body' in neutral contexts to refer to physical forms. Avoid using it in overly formal writing; instead, use more specific terms like 'physique' or 'anatomy'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'body' as your 'buddies' — your friends are made of bodies!

Related words

Collocations with Body

• entire
• whole
• lower
• rack
• ache
• shake
• tremble
• heat
• temperature
• mass
• in the/​your body
• on the/​your body
• part of the body
• sell your body
• entire
• whole
• lower
• rack
• ache
• shake
• tremble
• heat
• temperature
• mass
• in the/​your body
• on the/​your body
• part of the body
• sell your body
• dead
• lifeless
• mangled
• discover
• find
• recover
• count
• bag
• on a/​the body
• main
• advisory
• corporate
• executive
• create
• establish
• form
• growing
• large
• substantial
• a body of water
• foreign
• celestial
• heavenly
• dead
• lifeless
• mangled
• discover
• find
• recover
• count
• bag
• on a/​the body
• dead
• lifeless
• mangled
• discover
• find
• recover
• count
• bag
• on a/​the body

Synonyms for Body

• survive

Opposites of Body

• mind
• spirit

Common mistakes with Body

• 'Body' used incorrectly as a verb.
• Confused with 'bodies' when referring to multiple entities but used inappropriately.
• Mispronunciation as 'bodi' instead of 'bɑːdi'.

Frequently asked questions about Body

What does Body mean?

The physical structure of a person or animal.

What is the definition of Body?

the whole physical structure of a human or an animal

How do you use Body in a sentence?

The human body has many different parts.

Can you give another example of Body?

She is a very fit person with a strong body.

What are synonyms for Body?

Common alternatives include survive.

What is the opposite of Body?

Opposite meanings include mind, spirit.

What words go with Body?

It commonly pairs with entire, whole, lower, rack, ache, shake, tremble, heat, temperature, mass, in the/​your body, on the/​your body, part of the body, sell your body, entire, whole, lower, rack, ache, shake, tremble, heat, temperature, mass, in the/​your body, on the/​your body, part of the body, sell your body, dead, lifeless, mangled, discover, find, recover, count, bag, on a/​the body, main, advisory, corporate, executive, create, establish, form, growing, large, substantial, a body of water, foreign, celestial, heavenly, dead, lifeless, mangled, discover, find, recover, count, bag, on a/​the body, dead, lifeless, mangled, discover, find, recover, count, bag, on a/​the body.

What are common mistakes when using Body?

'Body' used incorrectly as a verb. Confused with 'bodies' when referring to multiple entities but used inappropriately. Mispronunciation as 'bodi' instead of 'bɑːdi'.

How do you pronounce Body?

US: /["/ˈbɑːdi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbɒdi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Body?

Use 'body' in neutral contexts to refer to physical forms. Avoid using it in overly formal writing; instead, use more specific terms like 'physique' or 'anatomy'.

What CEFR level is Body?

"Body" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.