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soak

1 of 2

verb

ˈsōk How to pronounce soak (audio)
soaked; soaking; soaks

intransitive verb

1
: to lie immersed in liquid (such as water) : become saturated by or as if by immersion
2
a
: to enter or pass through something by or as if by pores or interstices : permeate
b
: to penetrate or affect the mind or feelings
—usually used with in or into
3
: to drink alcoholic beverages intemperately

transitive verb

1
: to permeate so as to wet, soften, or fill thoroughly
2
: to place in a surrounding element (such as liquid) to wet or permeate thoroughly
3
: to extract by or as if by steeping
soak the dirt out
4
a
: to draw or take in by or as if by suction or absorption
soaked up the sunshine
b
: to intoxicate (oneself) by drinking alcoholic beverages
5
: to cause to pay an exorbitant amount
soaker noun

soak

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: the act or process of soaking : the state of being soaked
b
: the liquid in which something is soaked
2
: drunkard
3
slang : pawn entry 2 sense 2

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Choose the Right Synonym for soak

soak, saturate, drench, steep, impregnate mean to permeate or be permeated with a liquid.

soak implies usually prolonged immersion as for softening or cleansing.

soak the garment in soapy water

saturate implies a resulting effect of complete absorption until no more liquid can be held.

a saturated sponge

drench implies a thorough wetting by something that pours down or is poured.

clothes drenched by a cloudburst

steep suggests either the extraction of an essence (as of tea leaves) by the liquid or the imparting of a quality (such as a color) to the thing immersed.

steep the tea for five minutes

impregnate implies a thorough interpenetration of one thing by another.

a cake strongly impregnated with brandy

Example Sentences

Verb You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them. The beans soaked in water overnight. He relaxed and soaked in the tub. After planting the seeds, soak the soil. She soaked the dog with the hose. His shirt was soaked with sweat. I was soaked by the rain. The oil soaked into the wood. Sweat soaked through his shirt. Rain soaked through her jacket. Noun I had a long, hot soak in the tub. felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Texas is hosting No. 1 Alabama on Saturday, and Texas A&M fans are here to soak up every minute of it. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 8 Sep. 2022 Without access to a spot to soak at least once a day, a toad loses its ability to breathe and can die. Paighten Harkins, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 But if teachers simply soak up the content, only about 15% of the material is ever implemented in the classroom, Butler said. Lelah Byron And Aimee Galaszewski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 As the region warms, even snowpacks that seem healthy while piled up in the mountains can result in a trickle into reservoirs after the atmosphere, stressed trees and dry soils soak up their share. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Getting out of the shower or bath — only to emerge onto a bath mat that doesn't soak up any of the water dripping off of you — is hardly the way to end a relaxing session under hot water. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 This helps hold the chassis up and allows the suspension to better soak up the bumps and not transfer them to the rider. Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2022 Add warm-to-hot water to cover the noodles by 1 inch and soak for at least 15 and up to 45 minutes, or until softened. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022 For adventurous travelers with four-wheel-drive vehicles, northwestern Nevada’s Soldier Meadows has hot springs to soak in and protected wilderness nearby that’s great for hiking or for camping and contemplating the stars in a dark night sky. Brigid Mander, WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022
Noun
Giving the tuna a good long soak will loosen most, but not all the spines. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Give them a good soak after repotting, then water every other day or whenever the soil seems dry. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 Nothing is more important or more relaxing in my self-care routine than a nice long soak at the end of a long day. The Editors, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 After a day on the slopes, take a soak at the on-mountain Nordic Spa. Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 26 Nov. 2020 The shake and quick-soak method outlined here is a safer approach. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020 Comfort any mom-to-be with this gift set that includes belly butter, magnesium lotion, anti-nausea tea, and a bath soak. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 Near Iceland's gateway Keflavík Airport, the country's most popular place for a silica mask and a soak is often the country's most crowded. Katie Lockhart, CNN, 26 July 2022 Simply pour some bath soak into the tub to give the water an iridescent effect that also soothes the skin and mind with its blend of essential oils, shea butter and CBD. Annie O’sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English soken, from Old English socian; akin to Old English sūcan to suck

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of soak was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing soak

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