soul — the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother says chocolate is good for the soul, especially when you're stressed about exams.
- He's such an old soul - at 16, he prefers classical music to K-pop.
- The music touched my soul and made me cry.
soul
NOUN[/soʊl/]
the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being
an elderly grandmother lies peacefully in bed while her granddaughter holds her hand gently. A soft, translucent glowing silhouette begins to rise from the grandmother's body as she closes her eyes with a serene smile. The granddaughter watches with tears but also peace, understanding something beautiful is happening. The glowing figure maintains the grandmother's loving expression as it hovers above her physical form. Other family members in the background bow their heads respectfully, sensing the sacred moment. the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being separating from the physical body
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Soul derives from Old English 'sawol', which originated from the common ancestor language of the Germanic language family. The word has been used for millennia to represent the concept of human vitality and spiritual essence.
Breakdown
Old English 'sawol' (life, soul) evolved into modern English 'soul', maintaining its core meaning of the immaterial, spiritual aspect of a living being or the essence of life itself.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother says chocolate is good for the soul, especially when you're stressed about exams.”
“He's such an old soul - at 16, he prefers classical music to K-pop.”
“The music touched my soul and made me cry.”
“Not a single soul was present at the boring lecture.”
“She put her whole soul into learning English for the CSAT.”
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