body

/ˈbɒd.i/noun
Early Childhood
1

The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism.

2

The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul.

3

A corpse.

4

A person.

5

A human being, regarded as marginalized or oppressed.

6

Main section.

7

The torso, the main structure of a human or animal frame excluding the extremities (limbs, head, tail).

8

The largest or most important part of anything, as distinct from its appendages or accessories; (of vehicles, sometimes) the outer shell (as contrasted with the frame and powertrain).

9

The section of a dress extending from the neck to the waist, excluding the arms.

10

The content of a letter, message, or other printed or electronic document, as distinct from signatures, salutations, headers, and so on.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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