sap — the watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying food and nutrients
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying food and nutrients
Pronunciation (IPA): /sæp/
Example Sentences
- The vampire complained that his victim's blood tasted like tree sap.
- Working overtime every day will sap your motivation.
- He felt like a complete sap for believing her obvious lie.
sap
NOUN[/sæp/]
the watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying food and nutrients
Tree sap dripping into bucket
One gentle tap fills the gap with flowing sap!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sæp' and Proto-Germanic 'sapaz', related to Old High German 'saf'. The word is ultimately connected to Latin 'sapere' meaning 'to taste' or 'to be wise', both referring to the essential, vital nature of the fluid.
Breakdown
sap (root word, no morphemes) - a simple, monosyllabic word from Germanic origins that does not break down into component morphemes
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The vampire complained that his victim's blood tasted like tree sap.”
“Working overtime every day will sap your motivation.”
“He felt like a complete sap for believing her obvious lie.”
“The hot weather sapped everyone's energy faster than a phone battery.”
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