body
|bod/y|
A2
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/ˈbɑː.di/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒd.i/
physical structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'body' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bodig', where 'bodig' meant 'trunk, chest'.
Historical Evolution
'bodig' changed from Old English word 'bodig' and eventually became the modern English word 'body'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'trunk or chest', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'physical structure of a person or animal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the physical structure of a person or an animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
The human body is a complex system.
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Noun 2
a group of people organized for a particular purpose.
The governing body of the organization met yesterday.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35