soul

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the deepest part of your mind or feelings where your true character is.

n. the essence or animating spirit of a person, place, or work of art.

日本語:魂※

“You can tell he put his heart and soul into writing this book.”

“The architect believed that the central courtyard was the soul of the building, providing a sense of peace to everyone inside.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person, especially when you are talking about how many people are in a place.

n. an individual human being; frequently used in negative constructions or to emphasize a count of people.

“The streets were empty and there wasn't a soul in sight.”

“The captain reported that every soul on board the sinking vessel had been safely transferred to the rescue boats.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Music

n. a type of popular music that expresses deep feelings, originally created by African American musicians.

n. a genre of popular music that originated in the African American community in the 1950s and 1960s, characterized by gospel and R&B influences.

“She loves listening to old soul records from the 1960s.”

“The singer's powerful voice was perfectly suited for soul, conveying a raw emotional depth that resonated with the live audience.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate American English · Informal

adj. related to African American culture, especially food or music.

adj. pertaining to or characteristic of African American culture and its expressions of emotion and identity.

“We went to a great restaurant that serves traditional soul food.”

“The festival celebrated soul culture through a vibrant display of music, dance, and culinary traditions from the American South.”