sap

/sæp/

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Explanation of the Word "Sap"

Part of Speech: "Sap" can be used as both a noun and a verb.

Word Variants:

• Sapped (past tense of the verb)
• Sapping (present participle of the verb)

Different Meanings:

• The context in which "sap" is used changes its meaning significantly, so it's important to pay attention to the surrounding words.

Synonyms:

• For the noun (metal tool): Bludgeon, Club
• For the noun (lacking judgment): Fool, Simpleton
• For the noun (plant fluid): Juice, Fluid
• For the verb (to deplete): Exhaust, Drain
• For the verb (to excavate): Dig out, Excavate

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Sap someone’s strength: To weaken someone physically or emotionally.

  • Example: "The heat sapped my strength during the marathon."

• Sap the energy: To drain someone's energy or enthusiasm.

  • Example: "Working long hours can sap your energy and motivation."

Conclusion:

The word "sap" has multiple meanings, depending on whether it is used as a noun or a verb. It can refer to a tool, a person lacking judgment, or a vital fluid in plants.

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Noun

1. a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people
2. a person who lacks good judgment
3. a watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant

Verb

1. excavate the earth beneath
2. deplete
   • exhaust one's savings
   • We quickly played out our strength

Synonyms

• blackjack
• cosh
• fool
• saphead
• muggins
• tomfool
• run down
• exhaust
• play out
• tire