soul

Examples

• All

• Oh, you brave, brave soul.

  Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)

• We thought the town was completely abandoned save these unfortunate souls who wander the streets.

  Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (2012)

• You are the oldest soul in this room.

  Theater Camp (2023)

• One day a legend, the next a poor soul on the street.

  Gable and Lombard (1976)

• Thinking about those poor souls, I feel terrible.

• All sensitive young souls go through this phase.

  Francis of Assisi (1961)

• There's not a single soul out on the street.

• Pity the poor souls confined to the four walls of a single reality.

  Academic text (2011)

• Cora had been a missionary nurse, an outgoing soul who had devoted her life to others.

  Academic text (1994)

• Okay, listen, D, you cannot tell a single soul about this, all right?

Synonyms

P

person

vssoul

∞ 1.0

A single human being, not an animal or a thing

is used to stress individuality and in negative or indefinite contexts

S

someone

vssoul

∞ 1.0

A person you do not know

is used to stress individuality and in negative or indefinite contexts

S

somebody

vssoul

∞ 1.0

A person who is not known

is used to stress individuality and in negative or indefinite contexts

Idioms

H

heart and soul

• Informal

29 3.3

In a way that shows complete energy and strong commitment

H

heart and soul

28 3.4

The most important part that holds a group or thing together

R

rest his soul

• Archaic

12 9.0

People say it to show respect for a man who has died

B

body and soul

• Informal

3 4.5

With complete dedication and strong belief

S

to sell one's soul

• Informal

1 8.3

Act badly to get money, power, or success

L

life and soul of the party

• Informal

1 3.9

A person who makes parties fun by being lively and entertaining others

Compounds

S

soul mate

100 3.4

A person you feel a deep, natural connection with as a close friend or romantic partner

S

soul-searching

39 5.3

A deep, honest time of thinking about your feelings and choices

S

soul food

• US

15 3.7

Food that African American families in the southern United States cook at home

S

soul brother

• Archaic

8 7.5

A Black man who shares close friendship and support in his community

S

soul-sucking

• Informal

3 8.5

Making you feel very tired and empty inside

S

soul patch

3 7.9

A small area of hair just under the lower lip above the chin

K

kindred soul

2 4.8

A person who feels a deep connection and shares your interests and values

S

soul kiss

• NSFW

1 7.8

An open-mouthed touch of lips and tongue to show strong feeling

S

stormtossed soul

• Literature

9.9

A person who feels very upset and lost because of strong emotions

Surface Forms

Etymology