soaping
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsoʊpɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsoʊpɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of cleaning something using soap.
Example
After soaping the dishes, I rinsed them with water.
Conversation
I just finished soaping the dishes from last night.
Nice! It always feels good to have a clean kitchen.
Yeah, I hate when it gets messy.
Same here! A little soaping goes a long way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cleansing
washing
lathering
Antonyms
dirtiness
grime
pollution
verb
Definition
The action of applying soap to something, usually to clean it.
Example
She is soaping the dishes before rinsing them off.
Tense Forms
Past: soaped
Past Participle: soaped
Conversation
I was soaping the dishes earlier and realized how relaxing it can be.
Really? I usually find it a bit tedious.
It can be, but when you just focus on the motion of soaping, it becomes kind of meditative.
Root Explanation
Soaping is derived from the word "soap" (from Old English *sape*, meaning a substance used for washing) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The term "soaping" refers to the action of applying soap, typically for cleaning purposes.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'soap' as the substance used for washing, and remember that 'soaping' means the action of using that soap.
Visually Confused Words
stoping
sopping
soaring
soaking
sloping
shaping
sapping
sapling