Soap ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Soap ( noun )

1. A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and a color added.
2. A soap-based substance used for lubrication.
3. A cleaning agent for washing clothes or dishes.

Origin:

Old english sāpe, of germanic origin; related to german seife.

Examples:

1. He washed his hands with soap.
2. She used soap to wash the dishes.
3. He used soap to lubricate the gears.
4. She used soap to clean her clothes.
5. The soap had a pleasant scent.

(As a verb)

Soap ( verb )

1. A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and a color added.
2. A soap-based substance used for lubrication.
3. A cleaning agent for washing clothes or dishes.

Origin:

Old english sāpe, of germanic origin; related to german seife.

Examples:

1. He washed his hands with soap.
2. She used soap to wash the dishes.
3. He used soap to lubricate the gears.
4. She used soap to clean her clothes.
5. The soap had a pleasant scent.