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sap

Pronunciation: [sæp]

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Learn how to use sap in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a liquid that flows inside plants, helping them grow. It's like the food and water that plants drink to stay alive and strong.

Example

The tree's sap was flowing beautifully in the springtime.

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In winter, the sap stops flowing because the tree is dormant.

Example

What happens to the sap when the weather gets warm?

Context: “action”

(verb) to take away someone's energy or strength. It's like when you feel tired after playing a long game, and you need a break to regain your power.

Example

The long hike really sap my energy, but it was worth it for the view.

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The quick nap did not sap my fatigue at all; I still feel sleepy.

Example

Does running a marathon sap your strength more than a regular workout?

Context: “emotional state”

(noun) a term that can describe a person who is foolish or easily tricked. It's like someone who believes everything without thinking about it first.

Example

He may be a sap, but he's very kind and trusting.

Example

Don't be a sap; not everything you hear online is true.

Example

Why do some people call him a sap for believing that story?

How to pronounce sap

Pronunciation: [sæp]

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