Basic Details
Word: Soap
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A substance used for cleaning, made by mixing fats and oils with an alkali.
Synonyms: Cleanser, detergent
Antonyms: Dirt, grime
Idioms and Phrases
- Happy as a soap: Used to describe someone who is very pleased or content. Example: "After winning the game, he was as happy as a soap."
- Don't wash your dirty linen in public: Don’t discuss personal or private matters publicly. Example: "They had a disagreement, but they decided to resolve it privately and not wash their dirty linen in public."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The soap lathered up nicely, making it easy to wash away all the dirt from my hands.
Example 2: She chose a fragrant lavender soap to make her baths more relaxing.
Example 3: After camping, the kids rushed to the bathroom to wash their faces with soap.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the oldest known recipe for soap dates back to ancient Babylon, around 2800 BC? The early soap was made from fats, ashes, and water!
Famous Quote
"Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants." William Osler
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "soap" mean?
a) A type of food
b) A substance for cleaning
c) A kind of drink
d) A tool for writing
Answer: b) A substance for cleaning
2. Which of these is a synonym of "soap"?
a) Cleanser
b) Mud
c) Food
d) Fruit
Answer: a) Cleanser
3. Which sentence uses "soap" correctly?
a) She used soap to clean the dishes.
b) The soap was singing a song.
c) They flew the soap in the sky.
d) He found a soap on the tree.
Answer: a) She used soap to clean the dishes.
4. Which idiom suggests to keep personal matters private?
a) Happy as a soap
b) Don't wash your dirty linen in public
c) Soap and water
d) As clean as a whistle
Answer: b) Don't wash your dirty linen in public
5. What is the opposite of "soap"?
a) Water
b) Dirt
c) Clean
d) Shine
Answer: b) Dirt
