soap — a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊp/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother makes homemade soap that smells like lavender.
- The soap opera was so dramatic that even the soap seemed to be crying.
- Don't drop the soap in the shower - it becomes a dangerous weapon!
soap
NOUN[/soʊp/]
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, typically made from fats or oils
💡 Concept
She lathers soap into bubbles while washing dishes after dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/soʊp/
🇬🇧 UK/səʊp/
🌳Etymology
Rootsoap
🎵Rhyme
hoperopescopeslope
hope
rope
scope
slope
🔗Collocations
hand soap
soap opera
soap bubble
bar of soap
liquid soap
soap dispenser
antibacterial soap
📝Examples
“My grandmother makes homemade soap that smells like lavender.”
😄 Fun example
“The soap opera was so dramatic that even the soap seemed to be crying.”
😄 Fun example
“Don't drop the soap in the shower - it becomes a dangerous weapon!”
“The children love making soap bubbles in the garden.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
detergentcleanserwash
Antonyms
dirtgrime
Related
shampoobubblefoamlatherwashcleanhygiene
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