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Word: Soap
Speech Type: Noun
Old English sāpe, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife. The verb dates from the mid 16th century
səʊp
a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and colouring added
Short Definition:substance used with water for washing and cleaning
Examples:- a bar of soap
a soap opera
Short Definition:soap opera
Examples:- the soaps are top of the ratings
Word: Soap
Speech Type: Verb
səʊp
wash with soap
Short Definition:wash with soap
Examples:- she soaped her face
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