Sop Meaning in English
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Definition
A piece of bread soaked in liquid such as soup or gravy. Also, something given to calm or satisfy someone, often to appease or placate without addressing the real issue.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary for bread meaning; rare in daily speech. The meaning 'something to appease' is often slightly negative, implying an inadequate or superficial attempt to satisfy someone. Common collocation: 'a political sop'. Not to be confused with 'soap'.
Example Sentences
He dipped his sop into the soup.
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She offered a sop to keep the children quiet.
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The company gave a sop to angry customers.
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Politicians often throw a small sop to the public before elections.
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All I want is a hot meal and a sop of bread after a long day.
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"That free pen was just a sop," she said about the company giveaway.
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