noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "I bought new soaps for the bathroom so everyone can wash their hands. " substance chemistry material utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid Examples : "The chemistry experiment explained how soaps are made from fats and an alkali, forming a metallic salt. " substance chemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Flattery or excessively complacent conversation. Examples : ""The manager's success was partly due to his soaps; he always praised the CEO excessively." " communication language attitude character human person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A soap opera. Examples : "My grandmother watches soaps every afternoon and knows all the characters' secrets. " media entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A solid masonry unit or brick reduced in depth or height from standard dimensions. Examples : "The bricklayer used soaps to create a thinner, decorative layer on the garden wall. " material building architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To apply soap to in washing. Examples : "Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing." action utility process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank. Examples : "Those kids soaped my windows!" action entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be discreet about (a topic). Examples : "She soaps over her weight when talking to her family, preferring to focus on her healthy habits instead. " communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flatter; to wheedle. Examples : "She soaps her boss with compliments, hoping for a promotion. " communication attitude character language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading