soaked; soaking; soaks
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
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
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Examples of soak in a Sentence
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
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Photo : William Myers for Sotheby’s International Realty A vintage-style soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
This potent magnesium bath soak is enriched with stress-relieving essential oils and apple cider vinegar and is designed to support serotonin levels and provide muscle and nerve relief.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The Rooms: There are six bedrooms, including two primary suites on opposing sides of the villa, each with balconies, outdoor showers, and soaking tubs overlooking the bay.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Photo : William Myers for Sotheby’s International Realty A vintage-style soaking tub.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
After a short soak, use a light-colored cloth to gently scrub away dirt and remove stains.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024
This potent magnesium bath soak is enriched with stress-relieving essential oils and apple cider vinegar and is designed to support serotonin levels and provide muscle and nerve relief.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Soak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soak. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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soak
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to lie covered with a liquid
b
: to place in a liquid to wet or as if to wet thoroughly
2
a
: to enter or pass through something by or as if by pores : permeate
b
: to penetrate or affect the mind or feelings
3
: to draw out by or as if by steeping
soak the dirt out
4
: to draw in by or as if by suction or absorption
soaked up the sunshine
5
: to cause to pay too much
soaker
noun
soak
2 of 2 noun1
: the act or process of soaking : the state of being soaked
2
: drunkard
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