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mop up vs imbibe

imbibe vs mop up

mop up is a noun but imbibe is not a noun.

mop up and imbibe both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mop up Yes No Yes No
imbibe No No Yes No
As verbs, imbibe is a hypernym of mop up; that is, imbibe is a word with a broader meaning than mop up:
  • mop up: to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
  • imbibe: take in, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of mop up include absorb, draw, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up.
mop up (noun) imbibe (noun)
a concluding action
mop up (verb) imbibe (verb)
finish a task completely receive into the mind and retain
defeat thoroughly take in liquids
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
take in, also metaphorically
Difference between mop up and imbibe

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