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Corpse Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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corpse

🇺🇸 /ˈkɔɹps/ · 🇬🇧 /kˈɔːps/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

dead body

A corpse is a dead body, especially the body of a human being.

Synonyms

body, cadaver, carcass, remains.

Examples of usage

  • The police arrived at the scene and found a corpse in the abandoned building.
  • The forensic team examined the corpse to determine the cause of death.

Translations

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Quick facts about “corpse”

Corpse is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈkɔɹps/ in American English and /kˈɔːps/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #9,024 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'corpse'

The word 'corpse' originated from the Old French word 'cors', which came from the Latin word 'corpus' meaning 'body'. The use of the word 'corpse' to refer to a dead body dates back to the 13th century.

Rhymes

Corpse rhymes with warps.

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Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,024 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.