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The correct spelling is soaps.
How to pronounce soaps
noun
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The correct spelling is soaps. A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically. For example: "I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away."
Usage Examples
“I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.”
“Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.”
“Those kids soaped my windows!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.
- 2.A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid
- 3.Flattery or excessively complacent conversation.
- 4.Money, specially when used as a bribe.
- 5.A soap opera.
verb
- 1.To apply soap to in washing.
- 2.To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
- 3.To be discreet about (a topic).
- 4.To flatter; to wheedle.
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