soak

/sˈə‍ʊk/

/ˈsoʊk/

[verb] [noun]

to soak

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to immerse something, typically in a liquid, for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

1.1

to make someone or something extremely wet

synonyms : douse

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

synonyms : fleece

antonyms : undercharge

fill, soak, or imbue totally

synonyms : imbue

heat a metal prior to working it

become drunk or drink excessively

synonyms : hit it up

inebriate

souse

5.1

make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

synonyms : inebriate

intoxicate

beat severely

leave as a guarantee in return for money

synonyms : hock

pawn

Soak

[NOUN]

washing something by allowing it to soak

synonyms : soaking

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

synonyms : soakage

soaking

Examples

1. Now I have to walk home soaked to the bone!

2. You can reduce the bitterness of sour gourd by soaking it in saltwater before cooking.

3. It's recommended to soak the purple onion slices in cold water to reduce their sharpness before using them in salads.

4. The rain soaked through her boots, making her feet wet.