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Meaning of the word lather in English

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lather

US /ˈlæð.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæð.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a foamy white mass of bubbles produced by soap, shampoo, etc., when mixed with water

Example:
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He worked up a rich lather with the shaving cream.
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The shampoo produced a thick lather.
Synonym:
foamsudsfroth
2.

a state of agitated excitement

Example:
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He worked himself into a lather over the small mistake.
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Don't get into a lather about it; it's not that serious.
Synonym:
agitationfrenzyflusterfussstate

Verb

1.

form a foam or froth with a liquid, especially soap

Example:
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She lathered the soap in her hands.
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He lathered his face before shaving.
Synonym:
foamfrothsuds
2.

cover (a horse) with sweat, typically as a result of exertion

Example:
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The racehorse was completely lathered after the intense gallop.
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The horse was lathered with sweat after the long ride.
Synonym:
sweatperspire
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