26984 words

soak

7 definitions • 12 examples
1
to make something very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts:

Examples:

The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilled before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.
Blood had soaked through both bandages.
2
to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, make it softer, or change its flavour:

Examples:

You can usually soak out a stain.
Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.
Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.
3
a period of time during which something is in liquid:

Examples:

Most dried beans need a soak before they're cooked.
Showers are all right but there's nothing like a good long soak in the bath.
4
a person who is often drunk
5
to make something very wet, or of a liquid to be absorbed:

Examples:

[ T ] The hikers got soaked in the downpour.
[ I ] Water soaked through my shoes.
6
To soak something means to leave it in liquid for a period of time, esp. to clean or soften it:

Examples:

[ T ] Let’s just soak the dishes.
7
to charge someone too much money:

Examples:

I got soaked for the cab ride.

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