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Synonyms of body

8 similar words

Another word for body is flesh. Other synonyms of body are soma.

Synonyms and similar words for body

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

  • tabernacleAny abode or dwelling place, or especially the human body as the temporary dwelling place of the soul, or life.

nounMore synonyms

  • bodThe body.
  • bones humorous
  • fleshThe soft tissue of the body, especially muscle and fat.
  • carcass humorousThe body of a dead animal, especially a vertebrate or other animal having flesh.
  • likam
  • somaThe corporeal body, as distinguished from the psyche or soul and the pneuma or spirit.
  • quarrons obsoleteThe body.

Meaning of body

  1. noun The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism.
  2. noun The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul.
  3. noun A corpse.

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Questions about synonyms of body

What is another word for body?
Body has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as flesh and soma.
What does body mean?
Body means the physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism.

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