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- [mop uhp]
- /mɒp ʌp/
- /mɒp ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mop uhp]
- /mɒp ʌp/
Definition of mop-up word
- noun mop-up the act, process, or an instance of mopping up; completion of an operation or action. 1
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Origin of mop-up
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; noun use of verb phrase mop up
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Parts of speech for Mop-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mop-up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for mop-up
noun mop-up
- completion — the act of completing, or finishing
- culmination — Something, especially something important, that is the culmination of an activity, process, or series of events happens at the end of it.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- realization — the making or being made real of something imagined, planned, etc.
- wrap — to enclose in something wound or folded about (often followed by up): She wrapped her head in a scarf.
Antonyms for mop-up
noun mop-up
- imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
- commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- opening — an open or clear space.
- start — to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.