soak
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SOAK
1
a
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to put (something) in a liquid for a period of time
[+ object]
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Soak the beans overnight (in water).
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He soaked his feet (in a tub of warm water).
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You should soak those dirty clothes before you wash them.
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The cucumbers are soaked [=marinated] in vinegar.
[no object]
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The beans soaked in water overnight.
b
[no object]
:
to take a long bath
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He relaxed and soaked in the tub.
c
[+ object]
:
to make (someone or something) very wet with water or another liquid
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After planting the seeds, soak the soil.
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She soaked the dog with the hose.
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His shirt was soaked with sweat.
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I was/got soaked by the rain.
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My shirt and pants were soaked through [=made completely wet] by the rain.
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I was soaked to the skin [=made completely wet] within minutes.
2
[no object]
of a liquid
:
to enter or pass through or into something
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The oil soaked into the wood.
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Sweat soaked through his shirt.
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Rain soaked through her jacket.
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Blood soaked through the bandage.
3
[+ object]
informal
:
to make (someone) pay a lot of money for something
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People are getting soaked by city taxes.
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They're soaking their customers by charging high fees for routine services.
soak in
[phrasal verb] of a liquid
:
to enter something by a gradual process
— often used figuratively
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Pour water around the base of the plant and allow it to soak in.
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He sat quietly, letting her words soak in.
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Close your eyes and let the music soak in.
soak up
[phrasal verb]
1
soak up (something)
or
soak (something) up
:
to take in (liquid)
:
absorb
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The rag soaked up most of the water.
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This kind of paper soaks up ink easily.
2
:
to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way
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We went to the beach and soaked up the sun/sunshine all afternoon.
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I sat at my table for an hour soaking up [=savoring] the atmosphere of the café.
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The performers stood on the stage, soaking up the applause.
3
:
to learn and remember (something) quickly
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He eagerly soaked up [=took in] every word she said.
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She has an ability to soak up new information very quickly.
4
:
to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.)
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This project is soaking up resources that could be used elsewhere.
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soak
/ˈsoʊk/
noun
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soak
/ˈsoʊk/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SOAK
[singular]
1
:
an act of letting something stay in a liquid for a long time in order to soften or clean it
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This shirt needs a good soak [=needs to be soaked] to get out the stains.
2
informal
:
a long bath
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I had a long, hot soak in the tub.
