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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
Examples
She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
1.1
to make someone or something extremely wet
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Examples
The sudden downpour soaked everyone at the outdoor concert, leaving them drenched and scrambling for cover.
02
to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone
Transitive: to soak sb
Examples
The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project.
03
(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something
Intransitive: to soak into sth | to soak through sth
Examples
The rain soaked through his jacket, leaving him drenched.
04
to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold
Transitive: to soak a metal
Examples
The blacksmith soaked the iron in the forge to prepare it for shaping.
05
to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively
Intransitive
Examples
After a long week, they decided to soak at the pub and unwind.
5.1
to make oneself intoxicated by drinking alcohol, often excessively
Transitive: to soak oneself
Examples
He soaked himself at the party and had trouble walking home.
06
to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard
Transitive: to soak sb/sth
Examples
He soaked the punching bag with a powerful series of hits.
Soak
01
the act of washing or cleaning something by immersing it in liquid
Examples
The laundry required a long soak before scrubbing.
02
the process of becoming softened or saturated by immersion in water or another liquid
Examples
After a soak, the beans swelled to twice their size.
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