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."I bought new soaps for the bathroom so everyone can wash their hands. "substancechemistrymaterialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metallic salt derived from a fatty acid"The chemistry experiment explained how soaps are made from fats and an alkali, forming a metallic salt. "substancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlattery or excessively complacent conversation.""The manager's success was partly due to his soaps; he always praised the CEO excessively." "communicationlanguageattitudecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoney, specially when used as a bribe."The corrupt official was caught accepting soaps in exchange for approving the building permit. "economybusinessfinancevaluemorallawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA soap opera."My grandmother watches soaps every afternoon and knows all the characters' secrets. "mediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA solid masonry unit or brick reduced in depth or height from standard dimensions."The bricklayer used soaps to create a thinner, decorative layer on the garden wall. "materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply soap to in washing."Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing."actionutilityprocessChat 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)."She soaps over her weight when talking to her family, preferring to focus on her healthy habits instead. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flatter; to wheedle."She soaps her boss with compliments, hoping for a promotion. "communicationattitudecharacterlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading