English Explanatory Dictionary

heart and soul

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The core of a thing; the most essential or important part.
  2. Passion; true commitment.
adv
  1. With the utmost earnestness.

Word forms

heart and soul

Synonyms

crux gist bowels sum brass tacks core essence drift guts gravamen heart heart and soul heartstring heartstrings inwardness kernel marrow meat moral of the story nitty-gritty nub nuts and bolts pith punctum saliens quintessence soul spirit stuff substance tenor
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