Pronunciation

/oʊk/

Definitions

Noun

• Soak (noun): The act of immersing something in liquid, often water, for an extended period, to clean, absorb, or soften it. Example: “The fabric soaked up the water quickly.”
• Soaking (noun): The state of being wet or submerged in liquid, typically for a long time. Example: “The ground was still soaking from the recent rain.”

Verb

• To soak (verb): To immerse or submerge something in a liquid, usually for cleaning or to allow absorption. Example: “I need to soak these dishes before washing them.”
• To be soaked (verb): To experience being wet or saturated with liquid. Example: “After the rainstorm, we were soaked to the bone.”

Adjective

• Saturated (adjective): Describing something that has absorbed as much liquid as possible; fully soaked. Example: “The sponge was completely saturated with water.”

Phrases

• “Soak in the sun” means to spend time in the warmth of the sun.
• “Soaked to the bone” is an idiomatic expression for being extremely wet.
• “A soak in the bathtub” refers to a relaxing bath.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old house needed a thorough soak after years of neglect.”
• Verb: “She decided to soak her feet in warm water after a long day.”
• Adjective: “The carpet was so saturated with cleaning solution that it took hours to dry.”

Synonyms

• Immerse
• Soak through
• Drench
• Imbibe
• Absorb

Antonyms

• Dry
• Expose to air
• Rinse
• Evaporate