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soap

US /soʊp/

noun Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please wash your hands with soap and warm water before entering the kitchen.

Word Family

NounNoun
soap gốc soapiness
VerbVerb
soap gốc
AdjectiveAdj
soapy
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • detergenta surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
  • cleansera preparation used in cleaning something

Collocations

  • Easy hand soap
    to hand soap, meaning to place into the hands or custody of
  • Medium liquid soap dispenser
    describing liquid soap dispenser (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)
  • Hard soap opera ratings
    to soap opera ratings, meaning to rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
  • Very Hard get on one's soapbox
    to obtain, receive, or reach regarding on one's soapbox

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