Soak
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British pronunciation/sˈə‍ʊk/
American pronunciation/ˈsoʊk/

تعريف ومعنى "soak"

to soak
01

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

Transitive: to soak sth | to soak sth in a liquid
to soak definition and meaning
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She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
02

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

Transitive: to soak sb
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The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project.
The luxury tax aims to soak those buying expensive items like yachts and private jets.
They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes.
03

(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something

Intransitive: to soak into sth | to soak through sth
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The rain soaked through his jacket, leaving him drenched.
The coffee soaked into the fabric of the towel, leaving a stain.
The oil soaked into the wood, enhancing its natural texture.
04

to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold

Transitive: to soak a metal
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The blacksmith soaked the iron in the forge to prepare it for shaping.
Before hammering the metal into shape, they soaked it in the fire for hours.
The metal was soaked until it turned red-hot, ready for the craftsman ’s tools.
05

to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively

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After a long week, they decided to soak at the pub and unwind.
They soaked all night, celebrating their big win.
The group soaked together, toasting to the success of the project.
06

to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard

Transitive: to soak sb/sth
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He soaked the punching bag with a powerful series of hits.
The boxer soaked his opponent with a strong right hook.
She soaked the door with a firm kick to break it open.
Soak
01

نقع, غمر

washing something by allowing it to soak
02

نَقْعَة, نَقْع

the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
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