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