1 B1 neutral
(Literal) To gather or push material into a container or space using a scooping movement.
"She scooped the flour in carefully to avoid making a mess on the counter."
separable
scoop in
B1 neutral separable transitive
To gather or draw something into a container or area using a scooping motion.
In plain English
To use your hands or a tool to push or move something into a container or space.
What does "scoop in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
(Figurative) To attract or draw people or things into a group, business, or activity.
"The campaign managed to scoop in thousands of new supporters through social media."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To scoop things inward — transparent.
Actually means
To use your hands or a tool to push or move something into a container or space.
Usage tip
Used both literally (moving material into a bowl or hole) and occasionally figuratively (drawing people or interest into something). Less common than 'scoop up'.
Words that pair with "scoop in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
flour soil coins ingredients votes audience
How to conjugate "scoop in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
scoop in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scoops in
he/she/it
Past simple
scooped in
yesterday
Past participle
scooped in
have + pp
-ing form
scooping in
continuous
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