Pronunciation: /soʊp/
noun 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 color added
A1 I use soap to wash my hands.
A2 She bought a new bar of soap for the bathroom.
B1 The soap dispenser in the kitchen is empty.
B2 I prefer using natural soap without any added chemicals.
C1 The artisanal soap I bought at the market is very fragrant.
C2 The luxury soap brand offers a variety of scents and packaging options.
verb not applicable
A1 I soap my hands before eating.
A2 She soaps the dishes after dinner.
B1 He soaped the car to make it shine.
B2 They are soaping the windows to clean them.
C1 The maid meticulously soaps the marble floors.
C2 The professional cleaner expertly soaped the delicate fabrics.
adjective not applicable
A1 I use soap to wash my hands.
A2 She bought a soap dish for the bathroom.
B1 The soap dispenser in the kitchen is empty.
B2 He prefers soap bars over liquid soap.
C1 The soap manufacturer prides itself on using natural ingredients.
C2 The artisanal soap maker creates unique scents for their products.
adverb not applicable
A1 She washed her hands with soap.
A2 He cleaned the kitchen counter with soap.
B1 I always use soap to wash my face in the morning.
B2 The mechanic scrubbed his hands with soap to remove the grease.
C1 The hotel provided luxurious soap for guests in the rooms.
C2 The artisan crafted handmade soap using natural ingredients.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I use soap to wash my hands.
A2 She bought soap at the store.
B1 The soap I bought is scented with lavender.
B2 Can you pass me the soap, please?
C1 The soap, which was handmade, had a luxurious lather.
C2 Having forgotten to pack soap, I had to buy some at the hotel gift shop.
preposition not applicable
A1 I washed my hands with soap.
A2 She cleaned the kitchen counter with soap.
B1 The mechanic used soap to lubricate the gears.
B2 The artist mixed soap with watercolors to create a unique painting effect.
C1 The scientist conducted an experiment using soap as a surfactant.
C2 The chef infused the dish with a hint of soap for a surprising flavor twist.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I washed my hands with soap before dinner.
A2 She ran out of shampoo, so she used soap to wash her hair.
B1 I prefer using liquid soap over bar soap for washing my hands.
B2 The hotel provided a selection of luxury soaps for guests to use.
C1 The soap opera was so popular that it ran for over 10 seasons.
C2 After the long hike, she soaked in a bath filled with fragrant soap.
interjection not applicable
A1 Soap! I need to wash my hands before dinner.
A2 Do you have any soap? I forgot to pack mine for the trip.
B1 Soap, please! I can't find any in the bathroom.
B2 I can't believe I ran out of soap again!
C1 Could you pass me the soap, please?
C2 I always make sure to buy organic soap for my sensitive skin.
article not applicable
A1 I use soap to wash my hands.
A2 She bought a new bar of soap for the bathroom.
B1 The soap dispenser in the kitchen needs to be refilled.
B2 I prefer using liquid soap over bar soap.
C1 The artisanal soap I bought is made with all natural ingredients.
C2 After using the scented soap, my skin feels soft and moisturized.
formal The soap industry has seen a steady increase in demand over the past few years.
informal Hey, can you pass me the soap? I need to wash my hands.
slang I love this new soap, it leaves my skin feeling so fresh and clean.
figurative Using humor as a soap to lighten the mood in tense situations can be quite effective.
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