soap

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

soaps

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

soap

past (v2)

soaped

past participle (v3)

soaped

present participle

soaping

3rd person singular

soaps

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid, commonly used in cleaning products.

2. 2.Some other substance, often a detergent or another surfactant, able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning.(informal)

   • She went to the shop to buy soap, but they had run out.
   • I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.

3. 3.Money, specially when used as a bribe.(slang)

4. 4.A soap opera.(informal)

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To be discreet about (a topic).(informal)

2. 2.To apply soap to in washing.

   • Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.

3. 3.To cover, lather, or in any other manner treat with soap, often as a prank.(informal)

   • Those kids soaped my windows!

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