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lath·er
lather
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- pronunciation:
- lae
thr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
foam made by soap or detergent mixed in water.
- synonyms:
- foam, froth
- similar words:
- bubbles, scum, suds
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definition 2: |
foam-like sweat on a horse or other animal during heavy work or exercise.
- synonyms:
- foam
- similar words:
- froth, perspiration, sweat
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related words: |
bubble, foam, turmoil |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
lathers, lathering, lathered |
definition 1: |
to form a lather.
The new shampoo lathers well.- synonyms:
- foam, froth
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definition 2: |
to coat or cover with lather.
He lathered his face before he shaved.- synonyms:
- soap
- similar words:
- cream, froth
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derivations: |
lathery (adj.), latherer (n.) |
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