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- [kawrps]
- /kɔrps/
- /kɔːps/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrps]
- /kɔrps/
Definitions of corpse word
- countable noun corpse A corpse is a dead body, especially the body of a human being. 4
- noun corpse a dead body, esp of a human being; cadaver 3
- verb corpse to laugh or cause to laugh involuntarily or inopportunely while on stage 3
- noun corpse a dead body, esp. of a person 3
- noun corpse something once vigorous but now lifeless and of no use 3
- noun corpse a living body 3
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Origin of corpse
First appearance:
before 1225 One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English corps; orig. spelling variant of cors corse but the p is now sounded
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Parts of speech for Corpse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
corpse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
corpse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for corpse
noun corpse
- remains — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- cadaver — A cadaver is a dead body.
- carcass — A carcass is the body of a dead animal.
- carrion — Carrion is the decaying flesh of dead animals.
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