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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.
The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
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.
She accidentally left the window open during the storm, and the rain soaked the entire living room carpet.
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.
The luxury tax aims to soak those buying expensive items like yachts and private jets.
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.
The coffee soaked into the fabric of the towel, leaving a stain.
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.
Before hammering the metal into shape, they soaked it in the fire for hours.
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.
They soaked all night, celebrating their big win.
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.
He soaked himself again at the weekend, forgetting how much he had drunk.
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.
The boxer soaked his opponent with a strong right hook.
Soak
01
the act of washing or cleaning something by immersing it in liquid
Examples
The laundry required a long soak before scrubbing.
He gave the stained shirt a soak in warm water.
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.
The wooden planks needed a soak to prevent cracking.
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