Meaning & use
soul
The spiritual or immaterial part of a person, often believed to be immortal and separate from the physical body.
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Many religious traditions teach that the soul continues to exist after the body dies.
She poured her whole soul into the painting, working on it for nearly a year.
A note on using this word
Soul also names a music genre rooted in African American gospel and rhythm and blues traditions, distinct from its religious meaning.
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