Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mop up | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sop up | No | No | Yes | No |
mop up (noun) | sop up (noun) |
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a concluding action |
mop up (verb) | sop up (verb) |
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finish a task completely | take up as if with a sponge |
defeat thoroughly | take in, also metaphorically |
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop |