Soap

usgb/səʊp/
noun

A substance used for washing and cleaning, made by mixing a fat or oil with a base.

He bought a bar of soap from the store.
Visual representation of "soap" - A substance used for washing and cleaning, made by mixing a fat or oil with a base

Often appears as...

  • bar of soap
  • liquid soap
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Visual representation of "soap"
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Physical Form

Soap comes in various forms, like bars, powders, and liquids, for different cleaning purposes.

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She preferred liquid soap for washing dishes.
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Metaphoric Use

'Soap' can metaphorically imply purity or the act of cleansing beyond physical cleaning.

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His apologies were like soap, washing away the tension.
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