soul
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.the part of a person that is not physical and that many people believe continues to exist after death.
n.the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, often regarded as immortal.
Simple“Many religions teach that the soul leaves the body after a person dies.”
In context“The philosopher argued that the soul represents the true seat of human consciousness, independent of biological decay.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“You can tell he put his heart and soul into writing this book.”
In context“The architect believed that the central courtyard was the soul of the building, providing a sense of peace to everyone inside.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The streets were empty and there wasn't a soul in sight.”
In context“The captain reported that every soul on board the sinking vessel had been safely transferred to the rescue boats.”
Synonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“She loves listening to old soul records from the 1960s.”
In context“The singer's powerful voice was perfectly suited for soul, conveying a raw emotional depth that resonated with the live audience.”
Synonymssoul music - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“We went to a great restaurant that serves traditional soul food.”
In context“The festival celebrated soul culture through a vibrant display of music, dance, and culinary traditions from the American South.”
“A woman killed in a house fire has been described by her mother as "a beautiful soul, who would have done anything for anybody".”
“You become a team when the players find a connection, a spirit, a soul.”