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body

Definition

The body is the physical part of a person or animal. It is made up of many different parts, such as the bones, muscles, and organs.

The body is important because it allows us to move, think, and feel. It also protects us from harm.

How can the word be used?

The body of the person was found in the woods.

body

Different forms of the word

Noun:

body (the physical structure of a person or animal).

body (a large mass of matter).

body (a group of people or things).

Adjective:

bodily (of or relating to the body).

Verb:

to embody (to represent or express something in a physical form).

Etymology

The word "body" has a long and interesting etymology. It comes from the Old English word bōd, which means "trunk, body, or mass." The Old English word bōd is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word buda, which also means "trunk, body, or mass.".

Question

What does a body help humans do?

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