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soap

/səʊp/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A cleansing agent that is typically a alkali metal salt of a fatty acid, used to cleanse the body, dishes, or other surfaces.

    - "After a long day, I like to take a hot bath with a bar of soap."
    - "Please hand me the soap to wash the dishes."
    - "The baby needs a bath, do you have any soap?"
  • Noun

    A theatrical performance or a scene in a play.

    - "The audience was enthralled by the soap opera's dramatic plot."
    - "I can't believe what I just saw on the soap opera today."
    - "Soap operas have been a staple of daytime television for decades."
Pronunciation
  1. /səʊp/



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  2. /soʊp/



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Synonyms

downplay , soft soap , soft-pedal , sugar soap
Rhymes
Words rhyming with soap
rope , hope , cope , scope
Variants
List of all variants of soap that leads to same result
soap , soaps , soaped , soaping , soap bubble , soap bubbles , soap opera , soap operas , soap-operatic , soap plant , soap plants , soap powder , bar soap , bar soaps , castile , castile soap , castile soaps , green soap , green soaps , saddle soap , saddle soaps
Etymology
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The word 'soap' comes from the Old French word 'sap' meaning 'sap, juice, or fat' and the Latin word 'sapo' meaning 'to sweat'. Soap was originally made by boiling plant oils or animal fats with an alkali, such as ashes, to produce a cleansing agent.

Trivia
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  1. Soap was one of the first products to be mass-produced and sold in factories during the Industrial Revolution.

  2. The first recorded use of soap dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks.

  3. Soap was originally made by boiling animal fat with wood ashes.

  4. Soap was used as a form of currency during ancient times.

  5. The average bar of soap lasts about 2-3 months with regular use.

Related Concepts
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  1. Detergent: A cleaning agent that is more effective in hard water and does not form scum, unlike soap. Detergents contain surfactants that reduce the surface tension of water and improve their cleaning power.

  2. Body Wash: A liquid or gel personal cleansing product used for washing the body. Body wash is typically applied directly to the skin and rinsed off with water.

Culture
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Soap has been an essential part of human hygiene and culture for thousands of years. It has been used for various purposes such as cleaning the body, washing clothes, and even as a form of currency. Soap has been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, with notable mentions in works such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and the novel 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen.

How to Memorize "soap"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize soap, visualize a bar of soap in your mind. Imagine the texture, the way it feels in your hands, and the smell. You can also visualize yourself using soap to wash your hands or take a bath.

  2. associate

    - To memorize soap, associate it with a strong memory or emotion. For example, you can associate soap with the feeling of cleanliness and freshness after a shower.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize soap, use a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a rhyme. For example, you can remember the word 'soap' as 'Sudsy Oils And Powders'.

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