Definition of soap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaningsubstance used with water for washing
- I bought a new soap for the bathroom.
2.
- My grandmother loves watching her evening soaps.
3.
chemistryTECH. substance made from fats and alkalisTECH.
- The soap was made from natural oils.
Verb
1.
cleaning actionrub a surface with cleanser to remove dirt
- She soaped the cloth before wiping the table.
2.
- He soaped the manager to get a promotion.
Images of soap
substance used with water for washing 
substance made from fats and alkalis
Expressions with soap
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TV or radio drama with emotional stories
She never misses her favorite soap opera.
cover something with soap lather for cleaning
She soaped up the car before rinsing it.
solid piece of soap
She picked up a bar of soap to wash her hands.
soap in a bar for personal hygiene
He prefers bar soap over liquid soap for showers.
soap used for cleaning the body
She bought a lavender-scented bath soap.
soap for cleaning the body, not the face
She bought a new body soap for her shower.
liquid detergent used for washing dishes
She added dish soap to the sponge before scrubbing the plates.
product used to cleanse facial skin
He bought a new face soap for his acne.
soap used for cleaning hands
Please use the hand soap after using the restroom.
soap used primarily for cleaning in homes
She bought household soap to scrub the kitchen floor.
soap used for washing clothes by hand or machine
She bought laundry soap to clean her shirts.
soap in liquid form used for cleaning
She refilled the dispenser with liquid soap.
solid soap piece for washing hands or body
She bought a lavender-scented soap bar.
thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas
The child blew a soap bubble that floated away.
container for holding a bar of soap
She placed the new soap in the ceramic soap dish.
small, thin pieces of soap used for washing clothes
She added soap flakes to the washing machine for her weekly laundry.
small pad with steel wool and soap
She used a soap pad to scrub the pan.
cleaning product in powdered form for washing clothes
She added soap powder to the washing machine.
soap for cleaning the face gently
She uses facial soap every morning to cleanse her skin.
device that releases soap in controlled amounts
The soap dispenser in the bathroom was refilled every day.
soap that makes lather to soften beard for shaving
He used shaving soap and a brush to lather his face.
residue from soap and hard water on surfaces
The shower walls were covered in soap scum.
small bar of soap
She bought a cake of soap from the store.
soap for cleaning and conditioning leather items
Use saddle soap to clean your leather boots.
Origin of soap
Latin, sapo (soap)
Terms with soap included in their meaning
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cleaning action
clean with water and usually soap
hair care
liquid soap for washing hair
hygiene
clean the face using water and soap
hygiene
clean the hair on your head with water and soap
literal cleaning
to cleanse one's hands with water and soap
cleaning
process of cleaning something with water and usually soap
physical popping
cause a soap or air bubble to break and disappear
cleaning
washing something with clean water to remove dirt or soap
cleaning
remove soap from something using water
personal hygiene
clean oneself or part of the body with water and soap
hygiene
foam created by mixing soap with water
cleaning
cover something with soap foam
hygiene
liquid soap for cleaning the body
soapy water
bath with many soap bubbles
bath product
liquid product that creates soap bubbles in bathwater
bathing
bath containing bubbles from soap or liquid
bubble bath
bath with bubbles created by soap or other products
skin cleanser
liquid soap for cleaning hands
personal cleaning
clean your body, face, or hands with water and soap
cleaning
cover with soap suds for cleaning
personal care
liquid soap for cleaning the body in the shower
cleaning
clean using water and soap
cleaning
liquid soap for washing dishes by hand
cleaning
frothy bubbles from soap and water
Examples of soap in a sentence
The hotel provides complimentary soap in each room. He never misses his favorite soap. The soap had a dramatic cliffhanger. She used soap to remove the grease from her hands. Soap is essential for maintaining hygiene. He soaped his hands thoroughly before eating.
They soaped the car to remove the dirt. She soaped her way into the exclusive club. They soaped the teacher for better grades.
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- French:savon, savonner, ...
- German:Seife, einseifen, ...
- Italian:sapone, insaponare, ...
- Spanish:jabón, enjabonarse, ...
- Portuguese:sabonete, ensaboar, ...
- Chinese:肥皂, 涂肥皂, ...
- Japanese:石鹸, 石鹸を塗る, ...
- Arabic:صابون, صَبَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:סַבּוֹן, לְסַבֵּן, ...
- Russian:мыло, намылить, ...
- Ukrainian:мило, намилювати, ...
- Hindi:साबुन, साबुन लगाना, ...
Definition of SOAP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Simple Object Access ProtocolTECH. protocol for exchanging structured information in web servicesTECH.
- SOAP is used for communication between web applications.
Abbreviation
- My mom watches a SOAP every afternoon.
Origin of SOAP
acronym for Simple Object Access Protocol
Examples of SOAP in a sentence
SOAP facilitates interoperability among different systems. She never misses her favorite SOAP on Fridays. The actor became famous after starring in a SOAP.
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- French:SOAP, feuilleton télévisé, ...
- German:SOAP, Soap, ...
- Italian:SOAP, soap, ...
- Spanish:SOAP, telenovela, ...
- Portuguese:SOAP, novela, ...
- Chinese:SOAP协议, 肥皂剧, ...
- Japanese:SOAP, ソープ, ...
- Arabic:بروتوكول تَبادُل الكائِنات البَسيطة, مُسَلْسَل دِرامي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּרוֹטוֹקוֹל SOAP, אוֹפֶּרַת סַבּוֹן, ...
- Russian:SOAP, мыльн. опера, ...
- Ukrainian:SOAP, мило, ...
- Hindi:सोप, ...
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