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bodies

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈbɑdiz// UK //bˈɒdɪz// bod·ies
SIMPLE

Regular exercise helps keep our bodies healthy and strong.

CONTEXTUAL

The athletes trained for years to push their bodies to the absolute limit of human endurance.

COMPLEX

The exhibition featured detailed anatomical models that allowed students to examine how different bodies react to various environmental stressors over long periods of time.

Usage

The plural form of 'body'; when referring to organizations or groups, it remains countable.

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