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lick vs lap up

lap up vs lick

lick is a noun but lap up is not a noun.

lick and lap up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lick Yes No Yes No
lap up No No Yes No
As verbs, lick and lap up are synonyms defined as:
  • lick and lap up: take up with the tongue
Other synonyms of lick include lap.
lick (noun) lap up (noun)
touching with the tongue
(boxing) a blow with the fist
a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
lick (verb) lap up (verb)
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of take up with the tongue
take up with the tongue
pass the tongue over
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
Difference between lick and lap up

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