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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Robert Shackelford, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The primary bedroom, which occupies the room opposite the living space, comes with a private bathroom that includes a soaking tub overlooking the forest and a private terrace.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
If the zipper is stuck due to corrosion or rust, soaking a cotton swab in vinegar and gently rubbing it along the affected area can help loosen the corrosion and free the zipper.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The manure is typically mixed with water and stored in tanks or lagoons, then spread on farm fields, where the nitrate can sometimes run off into streams, rivers and lakes, or soak down through the soil and into groundwater.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Vengeance, greed, and blood soak the pages but so do love, loss, and a lot of regret.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Each one is an ode to Japanese interior elements, furnished with tatami mats, shoji (panels lined with rice paper) and cypress soaking tubs.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
California’s mountains are covered with snow, reservoirs are mostly filled and hills across the state are sprouting green grass and wildflowers after the latest round of soaking storms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The rooms and suites are both generously proportioned, though the suites come with living rooms, dining nooks, and soaking tubs.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal can be found in many body washes, bath soaks, and moisturizers on the market.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Don’t use soap, detergent or a commercial soak or scrub, however, as they have not been proven to be any more effective, according to the FDA.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered, and Vogue’s pick of the best products to add to yours.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The deck also comes with a hot tub for après soaks, a BBQ for mealtime, and an outdoor fireplace for roasting marshmallows with your travel companions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
Scott also has a separate line and a rainwater barrel on the side of the house to give a soak to the rest of the plants.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
The paczki, 18 dozen per batch, with filling, powdered sugar and candy piece gets an overnight soak with 250 gallons of Michigan and Polish potato vodka in a 500-gallon copper.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024
Verb
At least 4 to 8 inches of additional rain could soak an area from Louisiana to southwestern Georgia and the Florida Panhandle.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The primary bedroom, which occupies the room opposite the living space, comes with a private bathroom that includes a soaking tub overlooking the forest and a private terrace.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
If the zipper is stuck due to corrosion or rust, soaking a cotton swab in vinegar and gently rubbing it along the affected area can help loosen the corrosion and free the zipper.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
The manure is typically mixed with water and stored in tanks or lagoons, then spread on farm fields, where the nitrate can sometimes run off into streams, rivers and lakes, or soak down through the soil and into groundwater.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
Vengeance, greed, and blood soak the pages but so do love, loss, and a lot of regret.
—Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024
Each one is an ode to Japanese interior elements, furnished with tatami mats, shoji (panels lined with rice paper) and cypress soaking tubs.
—John Wogan, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
California’s mountains are covered with snow, reservoirs are mostly filled and hills across the state are sprouting green grass and wildflowers after the latest round of soaking storms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The rooms and suites are both generously proportioned, though the suites come with living rooms, dining nooks, and soaking tubs.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
How To Clean Strawberries How To Soak Strawberries In Salt Water
These little buggers are really hard to spot, and that's where a salt soak comes in.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2024
Colloidal oatmeal can be found in many body washes, bath soaks, and moisturizers on the market.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 24 Mar. 2024
Don’t use soap, detergent or a commercial soak or scrub, however, as they have not been proven to be any more effective, according to the FDA.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered, and Vogue’s pick of the best products to add to yours.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The deck also comes with a hot tub for après soaks, a BBQ for mealtime, and an outdoor fireplace for roasting marshmallows with your travel companions.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023
Scott also has a separate line and a rainwater barrel on the side of the house to give a soak to the rest of the plants.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2024
Here’s why a long, hot soak may be just what the doctor ordered.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
The paczki, 18 dozen per batch, with filling, powdered sugar and candy piece gets an overnight soak with 250 gallons of Michigan and Polish potato vodka in a 500-gallon copper.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 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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