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Meaning of the word corpse in English

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corpse

US /kɔːrps/

UK /kɔːps/

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Noun

a dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal

Example:

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The detective examined the corpse for clues.

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The ancient tomb contained the well-preserved corpse of a pharaoh.

Synonym:

body remains cadaver carcass dead body

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