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soak Definition and Meaning in English (soak definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Soak definition: To immerse something in a liquid for a period of time, allowing it to absorb the liquid.

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Definitions of Soak

  1. 1verb

    To immerse something in a liquid for a period of time, allowing it to absorb the liquid.

  2. 2verb

    To absorb or take up liquid, often slowly and thoroughly.

  3. 3noun

    An act or period of soaking something in liquid.

Example Sentences

“She decided to soak the beans overnight before cooking them.”

“The sponge will soak up all the spilled water.”

“He enjoyed a long soak in the hot bath.”

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesoaked
present participlesoaking
agent nounsoaker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

soak up the sunexpression

To absorb the warmth and light of the sun; to enjoy sunshine.

soak inphrasal_verb

(Of information or an experience) to be fully absorbed or understood.

soak upphrasal_verb

To absorb a liquid or to fully experience something.

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What is the meaning of Soak in English?▼
Soak definition: To immerse something in a liquid for a period of time, allowing it to absorb the liquid.
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'Soak' translates to 'soak' in English. Soak definition: To immerse something in a liquid for a period of time, allowing it to absorb the liquid.
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