Reading Theme:
Foam Definition, Usage & Examples in English (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：froth (foam)
foam
/foʊm/
n./vi.
A mass of very small bubbles that form on the surface of a liquid.
froth
➕
/frɑːθ/
n./vi.
A frothy substance consisting of many small bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'fām', meaning froth or foam, related to German 'Feim'.
💡 Mnemonic
Foam sounds like 'home' for bubbles – think of soap foam at home.
📖 Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving behind a trail of white foam on the dark sand.
The waves hitting the rocks deposited white froth on the dark sand.
🔗 Collocations
sea foam – foam created by ocean waves
beer foam – the frothy head on a beer
foam at the mouth – to produce foam from the mouth, often due to anger or illness
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
liquid (n.) – a substance that flows without foam
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Old English 'fām', it describes bubbles on liquids, commonly seen in beer, ocean waves, and lattes for centuries.
Meaning 2：to froth (foam)
foam
/foʊm/
n./vi.
To produce or form a mass of small bubbles.
to froth
➕
/tuː frɑːθ/
n./vi.
To produce or become covered with a mass of small bubbles.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Be careful when you open that soda bottle; it's been shaken and will definitely foam over the top.
Caution is needed when opening the shaken soda bottle, as it will froth and spill over.
🔗 Collocations
foam over – to overflow with foam
foam up – to become frothy
make foam – to produce foam
🔄 Synonyms
froth (v.) – to produce or become covered with froth
bubble (v.) – to form bubbles
effervesce (v.) – to give off bubbles of gas
🚫 Antonyms
settle (v.) – to become calm or clear without bubbles
Wordbook
Your data is saved in this browser