soaked; soaking; soaks
Definition of soak
(Entry 1 of 2)
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 : 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
4a
: 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
soak
nounDefinition of soak (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of soak was before the 12th century
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