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Meaning of soak

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

soak

Pronunciation:/səʊk//soʊk/

noun

Definitions

  1. An immersion in water etc.

    Example: After the strenuous climb, I had a nice long soak in a bath.

  2. A drunkard.

  3. A carouse; a drinking session.

  4. A low-lying depression that fills with water after rain.

verb

Definitions

  1. To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.

    Example: I'm going to soak in the bath for a couple of hours.

  2. To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.

    Example: Soak the beans overnight before cooking.

  3. To penetrate or permeate by saturation.

    Example: The water soaked into my shoes and gave me wet feet.

  4. To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up)

    Example: A sponge soaks up water; the skin soaks in moisture.