body
The whole physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, skin, and internal organs. It is used to describe the entire physical being of a living or deceased entity.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to drink more water to keep my body healthy.
I need to drink more water to keep my body healthy.
The human body is composed of various intricate systems working together.
The human body is composed of various intricate systems working together.
My whole body is tired after that long walk.
My whole body is tired after that long walk.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Buddy.' Your body is your best buddy because it goes everywhere with you!
Quiz rápido
Eating vegetables is good for your ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: body
Exemplos
I need to drink more water to keep my body healthy.
everydayI need to drink more water to keep my body healthy.
The human body is composed of various intricate systems working together.
formalThe human body is composed of various intricate systems working together.
My whole body is tired after that long walk.
informalMy whole body is tired after that long walk.
The research examines a significant body of data regarding heart health.
academicThe research examines a significant body of data regarding heart health.
The governing body will review the company policy next week.
businessThe governing body will review the company policy next week.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
body and soul
with all one's energy and passion
over my dead body
absolutely not allowed
a body of water
a large accumulation of water like a lake or ocean
Frequentemente confundido com
'Body' can be living or dead, while 'corpse' specifically refers to a dead human body.
'Body' is a noun for the physical form, while 'somebody' is a pronoun for an unspecified person.
Notas de uso
Use 'body' when referring to the physical self as opposed to the mind. It can also refer to a group of people (a governing body) or a collection of work (a body of evidence).
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'body' to mean only the stomach or torso, but it actually refers to the entire person from head to toe.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'Buddy.' Your body is your best buddy because it goes everywhere with you!
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'bodig,' which referred to the stature or the main trunk of a person or animal.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, 'body language' is studied as a key component of non-verbal communication.
Quiz rápido
Eating vegetables is good for your ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: body
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