soul; spirit; mind; conscience; essence
Meanings
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soul (as an immaterial essence of a person)
Used in contexts related to religion, superstition, or philosophy to describe the non-physical essence of a being.
Many religions believe that humans have souls.
He believes that the soul reincarnates.
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In the story, his soul wanders in the old castle.
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spirit; mind; inner being
Refers to the inner psychological or emotional self, one's thoughts and feelings.
She has a pure spirit.
Deep in his soul, he is still kind.
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This book purified my mind.
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character; conscience; moral integrity
Often used to describe one's moral fiber, integrity, or the core of one's ethical being.
He sold his soul for money.
A puppet without a conscience.
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The artist's work is a portrait of his character.
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essence; core; guiding spirit
literaryUsed metaphorically to refer to the most important, defining, or animating part of something.
Moral education is the essence of quality-oriented education.
Innovation is the soul of a nation's progress.
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Music is the soul of this film.