SOP UP as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • take up as if with a sponge
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) sop up is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • take in, also metaphorically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The sponge absorbs water well
    • She drew strength from the minister’’s words
    Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)