nounπShareA substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically."My mother used soap to wash the dishes after dinner. "substanceutilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metallic salt derived from a fatty acid"The soap in the dishwashing liquid is a metallic salt made from fatty acids. "substancematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlattery or excessively complacent conversation."The teacher's speech was filled with soap, praising everyone's work even when it wasn't very good. "communicationlanguagestyleattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoney, specially when used as a bribe."The politician accepted the large sum of soap as a bribe to approve the new building project. "businessfinanceeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA soap opera."My aunt loves watching the soap on Tuesdays. "mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA solid masonry unit or brick reduced in depth or height from standard dimensions."The contractor used soap bricks to build the low wall around the garden. "materialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply soap to in washing."Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing."utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank."Those kids soaped my windows!"actionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be discreet about (a topic)."To avoid conflict, she sopped about her disappointment with the new project at work. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter; to wheedle."The politician tried to soap the voters with promises of lower taxes. "communicationlanguageattitudecharacterwordactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
