verb
Meaning 1
To absorb, to soak up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
sop up
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verb
Meaning 2
take up as if with a sponge
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: take in, suck in, take up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: consume, ingest, take in, take, have
verb
Meaning 3
take in, also metaphorically
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The sponge absorbs water well
- She drew strength from the minister's words
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
Antonyms: none provided
Narrower terms: wipe up, mop up, mop, blot, sponge up
History
Etymology
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