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mop up vs suck up

suck up vs mop up

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

mop up and suck up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mop up Yes No Yes No
suck up No No Yes No
As verbs, suck up is a hypernym of mop up; that is, suck up is a word with a broader meaning than mop up:
  • mop up: to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
  • suck up: take in, also metaphorically
Other hypernyms of mop up include absorb, draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, take in, take up.
mop up (noun) suck up (noun)
a concluding action
mop up (verb) suck up (verb)
finish a task completely try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
defeat thoroughly take in, also metaphorically
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
Difference between mop up and suck up

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