body
gb/bˈɑdi/ us/bˈɑdi/
A1
English
~ 300
test, karosszéria, testület, szerv, törzsszöveg, szövegtörzs, anyag, ismeretanyag, életmű
NOUN
A1
1
test
A1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s body
The human body needs rest to recover.
Az emberi testnek pihenésre van szüksége a regenerálódáshoz.
She covered her body with a blanket.
Betakarta a testét egy takaróval.
His body was found near the river.
Exercise is good for your body.
He has tattoos all over his body.
Learner examples
My body is tired.
Fáradt a testem.
She washes her body every day.
Mindennap megmossa a testét.
He has a strong body.
The doctor checks my body.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'body' with 'figure' when talking about shape or appearance; 'figure' is more about outward form, not the whole physical structure.
Meaning
physical structure of a living being
Collocations
human body
|body temperature
|body part
|body weight
|body language
Synonyms
physique (Refers more to the shape and form, often in relation to fitness or attractiveness.)
|
figure (Refers mainly to the shape of a person's body, often used for appearance.)
Antonyms
mind (Contrasts the physical part of a person with their mental or emotional aspects.)
Themes
health
|biology
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The whole physical form of a person or animal.
The physical structure, including the bones, flesh, and organs, of a person or an animal.
NOUN
A2
2
test
B1
karosszéria
B1
Usage pattern:
the body of [something]
The mechanic repaired the car's body after the accident.
A szerelő a baleset után megjavította az autó karosszériáját.
The body of the guitar is made from mahogany.
A gitár teste mahagóniból készült.
The plane's body was painted white.
Learner examples
The car's body is red.
Az autó karosszériája piros.
This is the body of the pen.
Ez a toll teste.
The body of the bus is very long.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'frame'; 'frame' usually refers to the supporting structure, while 'body' is the main outer part.
Meaning
main section of an object
Collocations
body of a car
|body of a plane
|body of a guitar
Synonyms
main section (A plain description emphasizing its role as the central part.)
Antonyms
appendage (Refers to something attached to the main part.)
Themes
objects
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main part of something, without extra parts.
The central or main part of something, not including any attached parts or accessories.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
a body of [people]
The governing body will meet next week to discuss the policy.
A vezető testület a jövő héten ül össze, hogy megvitassa az irányelvet.
An independent body will review the case.
Egy független testület fogja felülvizsgálni az ügyet.
A legislative body passes new laws.
Learner examples
The school has a student body.
Az iskolának van diáktestülete.
The city has a governing body.
A városnak van irányító testülete.
This is an advisory body.
Common mistake:
Some learners may confuse 'body' in this sense with 'everybody'; here it means an organization, not all people in general.
Meaning
organized group of people
Collocations
governing body
|advisory body
|legislative body
Synonyms
committee (A smaller, often more specific type of decision-making group.)
|
organization (A broader term for a structured group with a purpose.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to one person, not a group.)
Themes
politics
|organizations
|relationships
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An official group of people working together for a purpose.
A group of people who work or act together as an official or organized unit.
NOUN
B1
4
törzsszöveg
B2
szövegtörzs
B2
Usage pattern:
the body of [text/document/email]
Please include your contact information in the body of the email.
Kérjük, az elérhetőségeit az e-mail szövegében tüntesse fel.
The body of the report explains the findings in detail.
A jelentés törzsszövege részletesen ismerteti az eredményeket.
She edited the body of her essay before submitting it.
Learner examples
I write my idea in the body of the email.
Az ötletemet az e-mail szövegébe írom.
The body of this letter is short.
Ennek a levélnek rövid a törzsszövege.
He reads the body of the message.
Meaning
main part of written text
Collocations
body of the email
|body of the text
|body paragraph
Synonyms
main text (Focuses on the central written content.)
Antonyms
heading (A title or label above sections of text.)
Themes
writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The main part of writing, not including titles or notes.
The main written or printed section of a document, article, or book, excluding headings, footnotes, and other supplementary matter.
NOUN
B2
5
Usage pattern:
a body of [work/research/evidence]
There is a large body of research on climate change.
Jelentős mennyiségű kutatás foglalkozik az éghajlatváltozással.
Her paintings form an impressive body of work.
Festményei lenyűgöző életművet alkotnak.
The lawyer presented a strong body of evidence.
Learner examples
We have a big body of data.
Nagy adathalmazunk van.
He wrote a body of poems.
Jelentős versanyagot írt.
There is a body of facts about this case.
Meaning
collection of information or material
Collocations
body of work
|body of evidence
|body of research
Synonyms
collection (A general term for gathered items; 'body' here implies organization and substance.)
Antonyms
lack of information (Opposite in meaning as it signifies absence rather than presence of material.)
Themes
academia
|research
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A lot of information about one subject.
A large amount or organized collection of information, knowledge, or material related to a particular subject.
Grammar
Dictionary form
body
IPA
GB/bˈɑdi/
US/bˈɑdi/
Syllables & stress
body (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (body)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: body
- Plural: bodies, body
Word family
Forms
bodies
noun
Core family
bodily
adjective B2
Related words
bodybuilder
noun
bodybuilding
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disembodied
adjective
Advanced or less common
embody
verb C1
embodiment
noun C1
Expressions
body language
1/bˈɑdi lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
nonverbal communication through movement and posture
The way you communicate using your movements, face, and posture instead of words.
Examples
- His body language showed he was nervous.
- You can tell she’s confident from her body language.
keep body and soul together
1/kˈip bˈɑdi ˈænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/
idiom
have just enough to live on
To have just enough money to buy food and live.
Examples
- He works three jobs just to keep body and soul together.
- They barely keep body and soul together after losing their jobs.
student body
1/stˈudənt bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase
all students in a school or university
All students in a school or university seen as one group.
Examples
- The student body voted for a new president.
- Our student body is very diverse.
over my dead body
1/ˈoʊvɚ mˈaɪ dˈɛd bˈɑdi/
idiom
informal
strong refusal to permit
Used to say you will never allow something to happen.
Examples
- You want to sell the house? Over my dead body!
- Over my dead body will you sell this house!
- Over my dead body will they cancel this program.
- They can take my car over my dead body.
in cold blood
1/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
deliberately and without emotion (esp. killing)
To do something bad on purpose and without feeling sorry, especially killing someone.
Examples
- The victim was murdered in cold blood.
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He shot them in cold blood.
- He killed them in cold blood after planning it for weeks.
- He killed the animal in cold blood.
in cold blood
2/ˈɪn kˈoʊld blˈʌd/
idiom
Deliberately and without mercy (often killing)
To do something on purpose without feeling sorry, usually something very bad like killing someone.
Examples
- The crime was committed in cold blood.
- He murdered them in cold blood.