body
Translation
body, corpse, main part, group
Examples
Your body needs healthy food.
Your body needs healthy food.
The body of the car is damaged.
The body of the car is damaged.
A governing body makes the rules.
A governing body makes the rules.
There is a large body of water nearby.
There is a large body of water nearby.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) body a person's physical structure Your body needs healthy food.
the body of ((sth.)) the main part of something The body of the car is damaged.
Similar Words
Synonyms: physique, torso, frame; Antonyms: soul, mind
Etymology
From Old English 'bodig', meaning the trunk or chest of a person.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'somebody' - it literally means 'some body' or a person. This helps remember the core meaning.