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soul

The correct spelling is soul.

How to pronounce soul

/səʊl/
noun

IPA: /səʊl/

Say it like: Sow-l

The correct spelling is soul. The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality. Often believed to live on after the person's death. For example: "Fifty souls were lost when the ship sank."

Usage Examples

Fifty souls were lost when the ship sank.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality. Often believed to live on after the person's death.
  2. 2.The spirit or essence of anything.
  3. 3.Life, energy, vigor.
  4. 4.Soul music.
  5. 5.A person, especially as one among many.

verb

  1. 1.To endow with a soul; to furnish with a soul or mind.
  2. 2.To beg on All Soul's Day.
  3. 3.To afford suitable sustenance.

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