[səʊp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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 colouring added
(e.g: a bar of soap)

- a soap opera
(e.g: the soaps are top of the ratings)


Phrases:
- no soap
- not know someone from a bar of soap

Origin:
Old English sāpe, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

[səʊp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wash with soap
(e.g: she soaped her face)


Phrases:
- no soap
- not know someone from a bar of soap

Origin:
Old English sāpe, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife. The verb dates from the mid 16th century