# body of text

**Pronunciation:** ˈbɒdi əv tɛkst · BOD-ee uv TEKST

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

The primary section of a written document, excluding supplementary elements like headers, footers, footnotes, or appendices.

## Examples

- The body of text in the report was revised to improve clarity and flow.
- Ensure the body of text is formatted in a standard font for readability.
- Most of the errors were found in the body of text rather than the title page.

## Synonyms

- main text — The most common and direct way to refer to the central part of a document.
- content — Refers to the information within the text, often used in digital or media contexts.
- prose — Specifically refers to written language in its ordinary form, often used in literary analysis.
- corpus — Used in linguistics or research to describe a large collection of written material.

## Collocations

- the main body of text — The main body of text should be double-spaced.
- the body of text contains — The body of text contains all the essential arguments.
- within the body of text — Please include the citation within the body of text.

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