Meaning & use

soul

noun·Academic

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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