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flesh

Pronunciation: [flɛʃ]

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Learn how to use flesh in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “body”

(noun) the soft substance that covers our bones and makes up a lot of our body. It's what we touch when we poke or hug someone.

Example

When she fell, her flesh scraped against the sidewalk.

Example

He didn't feel any flesh; it was just the hard bone under his skin.

Example

Can you see the flesh when you look closely at your arm?

Context: “food”

(noun) the edible part of meat, fruit, or vegetables. When we talk about the meat of an animal or the soft inside of a fruit, we mean its flesh.

Example

The flesh of the chicken was juicy and tender.

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The fruit was hard and not ripe; its flesh was not sweet at all.

Example

What color is the flesh of a ripe watermelon?

Context: “spirituality”

(noun) our human nature or the part of us that feels strong urges and desires. This often relates to our feelings or temptations.

Example

He followed his flesh when he chose to eat the cake instead of the salad.

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She resisted her flesh and avoided the cookies even though they looked delicious.

Example

How do we know when to listen to our flesh and when to ignore it?

Context: “wound treatment”

(verb) to put meat back on an area of the body that was hurt or damaged, helping it heal. This is similar to a doctor treating an injury.

Example

The doctor successfully fleshed out the wound after the accident.

Example

Not treating the cut properly meant it couldn't flesh over like it should.

Example

How long does it usually take for a wound to flesh back properly?

How to pronounce flesh

Pronunciation: [flɛʃ]

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