C1noun 2K

Flesh

🇬🇧 UK /["/fleʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fleʃ/"]/

Meaning of Flesh

the soft substance between the skin and bones of animal or human bodies

In simple words: The soft part of the body under the skin.

Flesh in a sentence

• The artist carefully sculpted the marble to resemble human flesh.
• She felt the cold air on her flesh as she stepped outside.
• In the story, vampires are described as creatures that feed on human flesh.
• The flesh of ripe peaches is sweet and juicy.
• After the accident, the doctor treated the injured flesh carefully to prevent infection.
• Flesh and blood are essential components of the human body.
• He had to remove the fish flesh from the bone before cooking it.
• The horror movie showed zombies consuming human flesh.

How to use Flesh

Typically used in medical or biological contexts. Less suitable in casual conversation. May sound graphic or intense when discussing injuries.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'flesh' as what you get when you 'flesh out' an idea with details – it adds substance.

Related words

Collocations with Flesh

• firm
• smooth
• soft
• touch
• cut
• cut into
• crawl
• creep
• wound
• tone
• in the flesh
• flesh and blood
• flesh and bone
• the pleasures of the flesh
• firm
• smooth
• soft
• touch
• cut
• cut into
• crawl
• creep
• wound
• tone
• in the flesh
• flesh and blood
• flesh and bone
• the pleasures of the flesh
• soft
• sweet
• juicy
• chop
• cut
• scoop
• firm
• smooth
• soft
• touch
• cut
• cut into
• crawl
• creep
• wound
• tone
• in the flesh
• flesh and blood
• flesh and bone
• the pleasures of the flesh

Synonyms for Flesh

• meat
• muscle
• tissue
• carcass
• pulp

Opposites of Flesh

• bone
• skeleton

Common mistakes with Flesh

• Confused with 'flour' when pronouncing.
• Used inappropriately in abstract contexts, e.g., 'flesh of an idea'.
• Confused with 'flash' in spelling.

Frequently asked questions about Flesh

What does Flesh mean?

The soft part of the body under the skin.

What is the definition of Flesh?

the soft substance between the skin and bones of animal or human bodies

How do you use Flesh in a sentence?

The artist carefully sculpted the marble to resemble human flesh.

Can you give another example of Flesh?

She felt the cold air on her flesh as she stepped outside.

What are synonyms for Flesh?

Common alternatives include meat, muscle, tissue, carcass, pulp.

What is the opposite of Flesh?

Opposite meanings include bone, skeleton.

What words go with Flesh?

It commonly pairs with firm, smooth, soft, touch, cut, cut into, crawl, creep, wound, tone, in the flesh, flesh and blood, flesh and bone, the pleasures of the flesh, firm, smooth, soft, touch, cut, cut into, crawl, creep, wound, tone, in the flesh, flesh and blood, flesh and bone, the pleasures of the flesh, soft, sweet, juicy, chop, cut, scoop, firm, smooth, soft, touch, cut, cut into, crawl, creep, wound, tone, in the flesh, flesh and blood, flesh and bone, the pleasures of the flesh.

What are common mistakes when using Flesh?

Confused with 'flour' when pronouncing. Used inappropriately in abstract contexts, e.g., 'flesh of an idea'. Confused with 'flash' in spelling.

How do you pronounce Flesh?

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

When should I use Flesh?

Typically used in medical or biological contexts. Less suitable in casual conversation. May sound graphic or intense when discussing injuries.

What CEFR level is Flesh?

"Flesh" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.