soul (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /soʊl/
Definition
The non-physical part of a person, believed to live on after death; the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
Examples
Many religions teach that the soul is immortal and will be judged after death.
He believed his soul was pure and untainted by his actions.
The shaman claimed to be able to communicate with the souls of ancestors.
How to Use soul
- soul of (prepositional phrase)
- The essential nature or core of something. — "He was the soul of discretion."
- save your soul (idiom)
- To achieve salvation or redemption. — "He went to confession hoping to save his soul."
- soul-searching (collocation)
- Deep and honest reflection about one's feelings, motives, and behavior. — "After the failure, he engaged in a period of intense soul-searching."
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