dead body
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Definition
- Noun:
- A corpse; the physical remains of a deceased human being or animal: "dead body" refers specifically to the lifeless physical form after death. It emphasizes the material aspect separate from the living person or creature.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The police discovered a dead body in the abandoned building.
- Forensic scientists examined the dead body for clues.
- It is a solemn duty to respect a dead body.
Advanced Usage
- "to dispose of a dead body": to get rid of or bury a corpse.
- The criminals tried to dispose of the dead body in the river.
- "identification of a dead body": the process of determining the identity of a corpse.
- Dental records were used for the identification of the dead body.
Variants and Related Words
- Body (n): Can refer to a living or dead physical structure. "Dead body" specifies the state.
- They buried the body after the funeral. (Context clarifies if living or dead.)
- Cadaver (n): A formal term, often used in medical or scientific contexts, for a dead human body.
- Medical students study anatomy using cadavers.
- Corpse (n): A synonym for a dead body, especially of a human.
- The corpse was taken to the morgue.
Synonyms
- Corpse: A dead body, especially of a human.
- Remains: Often used as a more respectful or formal term for a dead body.
- Cadaver: A dead human body used for scientific study.
Related Phrases
- Dead body disposal: The act or method of getting rid of a corpse.
- Dead body found: A common phrase in news reports about the discovery of a corpse.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are few common idioms using the exact phrase "dead body." It is typically used in literal contexts.) - To be a dead body: (Informal/Slang) To be extremely tired or defeated. - After the marathon, I was a dead body. (This is an idiomatic extension, not the primary definition.)
Noun
- a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
- they found the body in the lake