Definition

A piece of food that is soaked or dipped in a liquid, often used to absorb the liquid or enhance flavor.

Example

She enjoyed her soup with a piece of bread to sop up the broth.

Conversation

Did you try that bread they served with the soup?

Yeah, it was great! I loved how it soaked up the broth.

I always enjoy a good piece of bread to sop up my meals.

Totally! It makes the whole experience so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To dip or soak something in a liquid, often to absorb it.

Example

She used a sponge to sop up the spilled juice on the table.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the mess in the kitchen after dinner?

Yeah, it was quite a disaster!

I had to sop up all the spills with a towel.

Root Explanation

The word 'sop' originates from Old English 'soppa', meaning a piece of bread soaked in liquid. It refers to the act of dipping or soaking bread in a liquid, typically for consumption.

Memory Tip

Think of bread being 'soaked' in a liquid — that's what 'sop' means.

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