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soma

Pronunciation: [soʊmə]

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Learn how to use soma in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) the body of an organism, especially the part of the body that is not the reproductive system. It’s what you see when you look at someone – their arms, legs, and everything else that makes up their physical form.

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The scientist studied the soma of the animal to understand its growth.

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The injury didn’t affect the soma, but it caused problems in the mind.

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What parts make up the soma of a human being?

Context: “philosophy”

(noun) the physical body as distinct from the mind or spirit. It’s about how we often think about our body being separate from who we are as people.

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In many discussions about human existence, the soma is considered separate from the spirit.

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Some people believe that our soma has no importance compared to our thoughts.

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How do we understand the relationship between the soma and the mind?

Context: “literature”

(noun) a term used to describe a drink that induces a state of bliss or enlightenment, especially in Aldous Huxley's novel 'Brave New World'. It’s something fictional that people take to feel happy and forget their problems.

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In 'Brave New World', people frequently take soma to feel better about their lives.

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He realized that relying on soma wouldn’t solve his real-life issues.

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What effects does soma have on the characters in the story?

How to pronounce soma

Pronunciation: [soʊmə]

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