Pronunciation: /sæp/
noun a watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients and water
A1 The sap from the tree is used to make maple syrup.
A2 The farmer collects sap from the maple trees in the spring.
B1 The sap of certain plants can be toxic if ingested.
B2 The sap of the aloe vera plant is known for its healing properties.
C1 Botanists study the composition of sap to understand plant physiology.
C2 The sap of the rubber tree is a valuable natural resource for making latex.
verb to drain the energy or vitality from someone or something
A1 I sap the tree to collect the sap for making maple syrup.
A2 Be careful not to sap all the energy from your phone by leaving apps running in the background.
B1 The constant criticism began to sap her confidence over time.
B2 The long hours of work sap his enthusiasm for the project.
C1 The relentless demands of the job can sap even the most dedicated employee.
C2 The negative feedback from his boss began to sap his motivation to succeed.
formal The sap of the maple tree is used to make syrup.
informal Don't be a sap and fall for his tricks.
slang I can't believe he sapped all my energy with his constant talking.
figurative Her kind words acted as a sap, rejuvenating my spirits.
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