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Definition of soak
intransitive verb
1 : to lie immersed in liquid (such as water) : become saturated by or as if by immersion
2a : to enter or pass through something by or as if by pores or interstices : permeateb : 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
4a : to draw or take in by or as if by suction or absorption soaked up the sunshineb : to intoxicate (oneself) by drinking alcoholic beverages
5 : to cause to pay an exorbitant amount
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Examples of soak in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of soak from the Web
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Later that month the couple jets off to Montego Bay, Jamaica to soak up some sun.
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Chris Christie enjoyed his own private beach on Sunday by soaking up the sun on a waterfront Jersey Shore park that was closed to the public because of a budget standoff between the governor and legislators in Trenton.
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Since the dishes at Randolph Beer exist mostly to soak up said beer, the primary concern isn’t calorie counting.
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Every autumn, some 6 million beer obsessives descend upon Munich for Oktoberfest, the Bavarian beer festival known for large steins overflowing with frothy beer, jubilant brass-bands, and plates of greasy bratwurst to soak up the booze.
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MSD since 2005 has been forced to spend nearly $1 billion to help make up for the community's past sins in many of those areas, curbing sewage overflows and making urban areas more like a sponge to soak up and naturally filter dirty stormwater.
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If using a charcoal grill, soak wood in water and fill chimney starter halfway up the side with charcoal; light and let burn until coals are covered with a thin layer of ash.
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The Angels popped Young for four runs in the seventh as the 6-foot-10 right-hander spent another evening getting pummeled, soaking up innings as the Royals’ mop-up man turned occasional white flag.
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Let stand soaking in the cooking water, for 1 hour.
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Origin and Etymology of soak
Middle English soken, from Old English socian; akin to Old English sūcan to suck
Synonym Discussion of soak
soak
Definition of soak
Examples of soak in a Sentence
I had a long, hot soak in the tub.
felt sorry for the town soak, who couldn't hold a job
Recent Examples of soak from the Web
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Soak in local history at the Royal B.C. Museum Discover authentic artifacts and specimens from distant times and places displayed in the museum’s interactive exhibits.
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Private prenatal yoga and massage can take place in one of the secluded sky lofts, where moms-to-be can ease into a soothing milk-bath soak or Himalayan-salt shower scrub post-treatment.
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Although not enough to replace your daily exercise, we certainly wouldn't be opposed to taking a few more relaxing soaks to counteract the work week.
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Transfer the chile strips to a bowl, add enough boiling water to cover and let soak for 30 minutes.
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Soak for 18 minutes, then rinse, drain and pat dry.
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And after a game of cold-weather keep-away, how about a soothing soak in the hot springs?
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The telescope, marooned in permanent shade a million miles beyond the moon, will experience an infinite cold soak.
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Think candlelit dinner for two by the pool and stargazing during a private evening soak in the hot tub aboard the Star Class Yachts.
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First Known Use of soak
15th century
SOAK Defined for English Language Learners
soak
playDefinition of soak for English Language Learners
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: to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time
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: to take a long bath
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: to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid
soak
Definition of soak for English Language Learners
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: an act of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time in order to soften or clean it
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: a long bath
SOAK Defined for Kids
Definition of soak for Students
soaked
;soaking
1 : to lie covered with liquid He soaked in the tub.
2 : to place in a liquid to wet or as if to wet thoroughly Soak the beans in water.
3 : to make very wet The rain soaked us.
4 : to enter or pass through something by or as if by tiny holes : permeate The water soaked into the ground.
5 : to draw in by or as if by absorption The rag soaked up the spill. She soaked up the sunshine.
Definition of soak for Students
1 : the act or process of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time to soften or clean it
2 : a long bath
Medical Dictionary
soak
playMedical Definition of soak
: an often hot medicated solution with which a body part is soaked usually long or repeatedly especially to promote healing, relieve pain, or stimulate local circulation
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