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scoop in

B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To use your hands or a tool to push or move something into a container or space.

Literal meaning: To scoop things inward — transparent.

Meanings

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."

Grammar: separable
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."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Used both literally (moving material into a bowl or hole) and occasionally figuratively (drawing people or interest into something). Less common than 'scoop up'.

Commonly used with

flour soil coins ingredients votes audience

Forms

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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