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bodies

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/ˈbɒdiz/ · bod-ies

The physical structure of a human or animal.

Meanings

nounformal

The physical structure of a human or animal.

انسان یا جانور کی جسمانی ساخت۔

جسم

jism

Formal: جسمانی

Synonyms

formfigurephysiqueشکلڈھانچہجسمانی

Antonyms

soulspiritmindروحنفوسدماغ

Common Collocations

  • human bodies
  • animal bodies
  • physical bodies

Example Sentences

Many bodies were found at the crime scene.

جرم کے منظر پر بہت سے جسم ملے۔

Jurm ke manzar par bohat se jism mile.

The study of human bodies is essential in medicine.

انسانی اجسام کا مطالعہ طب میں ضروری ہے۔

Insani ajzaam ka mutaala tib mein zaroori hai.

Bodies of animals are often used in scientific research.

جانوروں کے جسم اکثر سائنسی تحقیقات میں استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

Janwaron ke jism aksar sainsi tehqiqat mein istemaal hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

body:Body is singular and refers to one individual, while bodies is its plural form, referring to multiple individuals.

Word Family

bodily
adjectiveجسمانی
embodiment
nounتمثل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'bodies' as 'BODies' - emphasizing the physical aspect.

Imagine a group of diverse human and animal shapes, representing various forms.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "bodig" — trunk or torso

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'bodies' is the plural of 'body', which has evolved over centuries; it has been used since the Old English period with references to physical and metaphorical beings.