Definition of Soak
Soak
Soak
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To absorb or become saturated with a liquid.
e.g. The towel will soak up the spill on the floor.
(verb)
to immerse or submerge something in a liquid in order for it to become fully permeated by the liquid or to allow some part of it to become loosened and easy to remove;
e.g. He left the pot to soak in the sink so that the burnt food would be easier to scrub off later.
(verb)
in informal usage, to drink to excess, to consume alcoholic beverages without moderation;
e.g. In the evenings, he tends to soak in local bars.
(noun)
the action of submerging something or someone in liquid for a period of time, or an instance of being thus submerged;
e.g. The dried fruits get a soak in brandy before they are added to the cake.
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