body

/ˈbɒdi/

Definitions

1. noun

the physical structure of a person or animal, typically comprising a head, torso, and limbs.

“She took care of her body by exercising regularly.”

2. noun

a group or collection of things, such as cells or molecules, that function together as a unit.

“The body of the car was severely damaged in the accident.”

3. noun

the main or central part of something, such as a document or a book.

“The body of the email contained the important details.”

4. noun

a group of people who are united by a common interest or purpose, such as a sports team or a political party.

“The body of the fans cheered for their team.”

5. verb

to give a physical or material form to something.

“The designer had to body the idea with some visual aids.”

6. verb

to provide the main substance or content of something.

“The article bodied the news with some in-depth analysis.”

7. verb

to support or back something, especially a person or a cause.

“She bodied her friend during the difficult times.”

8. adverb

in or into the body, especially of a person or an animal.

“The wound needed to be stitched body to prevent infection.”

Synonyms

  • corpus
  • figure
  • physique
  • shape

Antonyms

  • essence
  • mind
  • soul
  • spirit