soul
Translation
soul, spirit, essence, person
Examples
Some people believe the soul lives on after death.
Some people believe the soul lives on after death.
The music has a lot of soul.
The music has a lot of soul.
He's a kind and gentle soul.
He's a kind and gentle soul.
She loves listening to soul music.
She loves listening to soul music.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s soul)) the spiritual part of a person They believe in the immortality of the soul.
((to have soul)) to have a deep, essential quality This city has no soul.
((a ... soul)) a person of a certain character He is a very gentle soul.
Similar Words
Synonyms: spirit, psyche, essence, core
Etymology
From Old English 'sāwol', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'ziel' and German 'Seele'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'sole' of your shoe connects you to the earth, while your 'soul' connects you to the spiritual.