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Soap vs Toothpaste - What's the difference?

soap | toothpaste |

As an acronym soap

is .

As a noun toothpaste is

a paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.

soap

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Noun

  • (uncountable) a substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made
    • I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.
  • (chemistry) a metallic
  • a conversation
  • (slang) purposes
  • (countable, informal)
  • (countable, informal)

    • References

    * The Free Dictionary definitions from various other dictionaries

    Derived terms

    * * * * * * * * * * * * *

    See also

    * body wash * shampoo * shower gel * washball

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To apply soap to in washing.
    • Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.
  • (informal) To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
    • Those kids soaped my windows!
  • (informal) To be discreet about (a topic).
  • (slang, dated) To flatter; to wheedle.

    • Synonyms

    * (to be discreet about) soft soap, sugar soap, soft-pedal, downplay

    Related terms

    * soaper * saponification

    See also

    * (soap)

    Anagrams

    * 1000 English basic words ----

    toothpaste

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia toothpaste) (en noun)
  • A paste, normally used with a toothbrush, for cleaning the teeth.