SOAP | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Soap

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English sāpe, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: səʊp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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
Definition:

a soap opera

Short Definition:

soap opera

Examples:
  • the soaps are top of the ratings

Word: Soap

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: səʊp
Dialects: British English
Definition:

wash with soap

Short Definition:

wash with soap

Examples:
  • she soaped her face

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