sap
//sæp//
Noun
sapSingular
sapsPlural
1
The fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying water and nutrients.
In spring, sap rises through the tree trunk to nourish the new leaves.
2
Vigor or energy.
The long winter seemed to drain all the sap from her.
Verb
sapInfinitive
sapPresent tense
sappedPast tense
sappedPast participle
sappingPresent participle
sapsThird-person singular
1
To gradually weaken or destroy something, especially a person's strength or power.
The long illness sapped his strength.
2
To drain or deplete of resources or vitality.
The long illness sapped her strength.
Antonym
Noun
sapSingular
sapsPlural
1
A foolish or gullible person.
Don't be such a sap—he's obviously lying to you.