Definition of soak in English:

soak

verb səʊksoʊk

[with object]

1Make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid.
soak the beans overnight in water
Example sentencesExamples
- To clean your bearings thoroughly, take the bearings apart and soak them in a citrus degreaser.
- Make sure it is totally submerged, and soak each batch in clean water to avoid pollutants.
- If using dried borlotti beans soak them overnight in cold water then rinse well.
- Steep it for 10 minutes, allow the tea to cool and soak your feet for 30 minutes.
- Steven soaks his clothes overnight to get out stains.
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight, then cover with fresh water and cook for between 60 and 90 minutes, until tender.
- The are usually packed in olive oil or vinegar, and are frequently slit so they absorb the flavor of the wine vinegar marinade in which they are soaked.
- Cook until the flour is light golden brown, then stir in the stock and also the liquid reserved from soaking the dried mushrooms.
- In a bowl, combine tapioca and milk; soak for one hour.
- Then they soak the projectiles in the poison over night.
- Allow the tea to cool, soak a washcloth in it, wring it out, lie down, and place it over your closed eyes for 15 to 20 minutes.
- They were somewhat difficult to come by, anchovies packed in oil are much easier to find, but I finally located some and soaked them overnight.
- Rinse or soak them thoroughly in fresh water to remove excess salt before adding them to your compost pile.
- Rinse thoroughly, then soak the fabric in a dilute bleach solution.
- Any sailor who shot an albatross would soak it overnight to get rid of the fishy taste, and make pies from it the next morning.
- He ripped off two lengths of bandage and began soaking them in the liquid.
- For a natural fabric softener, soak garments overnight in a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water, then rinse well in clear water before washing.
- The woman had gotten a towel and soaked it in the sink.
- To get rid of the salt, I would recommend that you soak it at least overnight.
- If you want your paste to not be green, soak the pistachios overnight, and then remove the skins with a tea towel.
Synonyms
immerse, steep, submerge, submerse, dip, sink, dunk, bathe, wet, rinse, douse, marinate, souse, pickle, ret
1. 1.1no object Be immersed in water or another liquid.
  she spent some time soaking in a hot bath
  Example sentencesExamples
  She has a stack of willow in her garden at all times, soaking in water ready for weaving.
  Let agitation begin, but stop the washer and let the towels soak in hot water.
  After realizing how long I had sat soaking in the water, I hoisted myself up out of the tub and walked across the room to retrieve a towel.
  While those were soaking in boiling water, I also boiled chicken with garlic and onions.
  I laid quietly in the bathtub soaking in the warm water and letting it settle my thoughts.
  She thought about going home and soaking in the water.
  Also, soaking in a shallow tub of salty water may ease the discomfort.
  Luke ran to the bathroom and started to run some super hot water for Winnie to soak in for a while.
  After 15 to 20 minutes soaking in the water, your pores will enlarge and pulse quicken.
  I then left the clothes in a bucket to soak overnight with washing soda.
  Once the slices have soaked for 10 minutes, discard the liquid.
  I couldn't have looked convinced, because she then dragged me over to her sink where a dirty baking dish was soaking in water.
  I wrung out a cold washrag, let it soak in the hot water as I brushed my hair, then braided it into a tight braid in the back of my head.
  Lying with her feet propped on the rim of the large tub, Yvonne let herself soak in the hot water.
  She soaked for hours, enjoying the feel of the warm water against her skin.
  One night, while I was soaking in the bath, the phone rang.
  They were more likely to say they soak in a tub to relax.
  As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts.
  An old man, whose face looked as if he'd been soaking in water too long, snuck glances at me while puffing on a cigarette.
  Since they cannot maintain a peaceful mind within activity, they avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water.
2. 1.2 (of a liquid) cause (something or someone) to become extremely wet.
  the rain poured down, soaking their hair
  Example sentencesExamples
  She took another shuddering breath as she placed her head under the running water and allowed it to soak her hair.
  The liquid quickly soaked his grey socks and he stepped out of the fuming puddle in no time, fumbling to take off the wet articles of clothing.
  Gasping slightly he felt the water rapidly soak him through, chilling him to the bone; still he moved further into the waters.
  Running her hands threw her long black hair she let the water soak her back.
  A small stream of warm red liquid flowed down my neck and hit my shirt, soaking a small patch of black cloth.
  As spray soaked the men on-board the sergeant bellowed orders.
  The warm salty tears soaked her palms thoroughly, making them damp.
  I gasp loudly as the cold liquid soaks my face and my chest.
  The rain poured down relentlessly, soaking her to the skin within minutes of its beginning.
  I buried my face in his chest, allowing my tears to soak his shirt, leaving tell tale damp spots where my eyes had pressed.
  Cat twirled around as the warm rain pounded down on her, soaking her uniform-dress and hair.
  She could feel a stinging liquid dribbling down her shoulder and soaking her shirt; her wound had reopened in her frantic flight.
  Water came spraying out and soaked his t-shirt quite thoroughly.
  He stood shivering as rain soaked his clothes, trying to protect his harp.
  Roof and mechanical system leaks can allow water to soak interior surfaces.
  I heard the shattering but not before I felt the hot liquid soaking my worm pajama pants and burning my skin.
  I held it over his head and wrung it out; the water soaked his sheets, his hair and his shirt.
  Once the weather had died down, I found to my horror that I had about 100 kg of sea water soaking my rations.
  Instead of sleeping, though, I cried silently, my tears soaking the pillow.
  Substances where this mold can be found include places where water has soaked wood.
  Synonyms
  drench, wet through, saturate, waterlog, deluge, inundate, submerge, drown, swamp
  archaic sop
3. 1.3no object, with adverbial of direction (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate completely.
  cold water was soaking into my shoes
  Example sentencesExamples
  He flinched, and the orange liquid soaked through his pants.
  At this point, water either soaks into the face of the concrete masonry or flows down the wall.
  The front side of the cage began to glow, and in seconds, the liquid that had soaked into my clothes disappeared, and I was dry.
  The ink had soaked through the pages, the pages curled and wrinkled.
  Accidentally knocking over the bottle, I watched as the crimson coloured liquid soaked into the white papers.
  When the water soaks into my shoes, I lose all feeling in my toes, but it is okay because I am not being beaten for being a little wet.
  His sweat would've soaked through her breeches, but she sat sort of side-saddle, and her legs were facing the inside of the arena.
  The sweat band wrapped tightly around her forehead was drenched, and sweat soaked through her clothes and covered her face and arms.
  Sweat soaked through her clothes and matted her short red hair.
  During a downpour I saw two young girls wearing bell-bottomed jeans that were so long the hem waded through every puddle and water had soaked up to the back of their knees!
  By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen.
  The water was soaking through the cotton wool, and was then hanging until a sufficiently large drop fell into the bath.
  The cold water easily soaked through my clothes, leaving me shivering, a harsh contrast to the warmth of a moment ago.
  It was caused by me stupidly putting a retractable pen in my pocket - the ink soaked into the fabric.
  Glancing at his paper, he realised that the ink had soaked through several sheets.
  If the water soaks in, the wood needs to be refinished.
  I see the droplets soak into the stale, brown grass, and I watch it pound the drooping daylilies and roses.
  All four gardaí had to return to the station to shower and change uniforms as the petrol had soaked through their clothes causing a further hazard.
  Whatever ink soaks through will be absorbed by the paper towel.
  Sweat from his fingertips soaks into the comic's cover.
  Synonyms
  permeate, penetrate, percolate, soak into, seep into/through, spread through, infuse, impregnate, imbue, pervade
4. 1.4soak something off/out Remove something by immersing it in water for a period of time.
  don't disturb the wound—soak the dressing off if necessary
  Example sentencesExamples
  If that appears to be a problem, disconnect it, and soak the salt clog out (around the bottom float ball) in a tub of water.
  He had to soak the blood out of the sponge often, and soon discovered that after squeezing it into the bucket, the water within got more and more pink.
  I had to soak the labels off for all of them so they could buy more.
  It is mostly used after the salt is soaked out.
  So do most full ones, just soak the label off first.
  ‘Now soak it off with warm water,’ she said, gesturing to the bloody linen.
  ‘I changed the sheets and pillowcases, and I'm soaking the bloodstain out,’ Tara said earnestly.
2informal Impose heavy charges or taxation on.
VAT would not soak the rich—it would soak the everyday guy struggling to stay afloat
Example sentencesExamples
- Likewise, their prescription-drug plan is limited to seniors, and even then it soaks the taxpayers while allowing the drug makers to keep charging rip-off prices.
3archaic, informal no object Drink heavily.
you keep soaking in taverns

noun səʊksoʊk

1An act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time.
I'm looking forward to a long soak in the bath
Example sentencesExamples
- Other highlights of our weekend: a soak in an outdoor, rooftop hot tub.
- I enjoyed the dip, even if it was in a cold bath that looked as if a football team had enjoyed a soak before me.
- So I shall seek other forms of rest and relaxation after work today, probably involving some music and a good book, with the possible addition of a soak in the bath.
- Most, though, are intended as peaceful retreats for grown-ups who prefer quiet soaks to water slides.
- Hot chocolate warms me before I retire to my room for a pre-dinner nap and a good long soak in the bath to pre-empt any aches and pains from the day's exercise.
- Tiptoe through the garden for a moonlit soak in the hot tub or simply cuddle up by the fire in your room.
- I had been washing from a bucket of water he provided for me each morning and while it was refreshing, I really needed to have a good soak and wash my hair.
- Top off your perfect evening with a soothing soak in one of their private baths.
- You might have tried brining a turkey, but other meats benefit from a soak in a salt-sugar liquid too.
- It turned out to be a quicker soak than he'd anticipated.
- I lit candles all around the bathroom, and had a nice soak in a bath full of lavender scented bubbles.
- They had all opted for a soak in the hot tub, and Ashley lent them a few of her bathing suits.
- After a long walk back to Piccadilly Circus and a stuffy train journey home during which I dozed off, I was glad of a soak in a cool, deep bath.
- The essence of the Sycamore experience is a soak in one of the resort's fancifully named redwood tubs.
- He nods, says he'll be there on Sunday - as always - for his 15 minutes of ice followed by a soak in the cold tub.
- On many moonless nights, they have enjoyed a warm soak, watching thousands of stars, in complete solitude.
- Cleaning your food processor bowl with a good soak is tough because of the hole in the middle.
- I completely tuned her out after that, and enjoyed a hot soak.
- As an alternative to sleeping aids, some experts recommend a soak in a hot tub.
- For a soothing, relaxing soak, put dried thyme into an eight-inch square of cheesecloth.
2informal A heavy drinker.
his daughter stayed up to put the old soak to bed
Example sentencesExamples
- He's either a total soak, or he was getting someone else a drink when he ran into Jan.
- Some old soak deprived of a few bob won't make it.
- It helps to mar what is otherwise a perfectly respectable account of the old soak's rise to power.
- If you don't make any more beer soon you'll run out, and then where will you be, you old soak?
- Satyrs and nymphs gambol about him harmlessly, and Silenus is a cheerful old soak.
Synonyms
drinker, serious drinker, hard drinker, problem drinker, alcoholic
3Australian A hollow where rainwater collects; a waterhole.
Example sentencesExamples
- A number of Warlpiri families were also camped near the soak.

Phrasal Verbs

soak oneself in

Immerse oneself in (a particular experience, activity, or interest)
he soaked himself in the music of Mozart
Example sentencesExamples
- This is not a college course, it's a living proposition, here for you to use, to dive into and soak yourself in.
- On the other hand, it was admirable to see the way he soaked himself in England, and acquired a perfect mastery of English, even if his English remained a little stiff.
- I tried to soak myself in the story, to let the notes and phrases marinate in my head.
- He went about researching the war meticulously, soaking himself in the plentiful documentary material from this most media-infiltrated of conflicts.
- Like a field absorbing fresh spring rains, we can continue to soak ourselves in the Spirit's presence, absorbing more and more of his life.
- He grew up soaking himself in the traditional Greek music.
- Recording equipment has become cheap and accessible to an extent unforeseeable 30 years ago, while the globalisation of music makes it easy for musicians to soak themselves in a multiplicity of sources.
- He had soaked himself in all his books from the intervening years.

soak something up

1Absorb a liquid.
use clean tissues to soak up any droplets of water
Example sentencesExamples
- This was annoying enough, but after I'd used towels to soak up the water, I heard an ominous dripping noise coming from below.
- The plants and trees will provide storm water protection by soaking up the rain.
- It must have soaked up some water in the cellar over the years and swelled somewhat.
- The three-month trial has shown hemp to be a more effective mop crop, in that it grows quicker and produces bigger plants, soaking up more water and nutrients.
- Unless the roof is waterproofed, that weight could double as the soil soaks up water during rains.
- So if you have your bag with you, or if your clothing falls too low, it soaks up the hose water like a sponge.
- The towels soaked up the red liquid with blinding efficiency, soaking up almost ten times their weight in liquid.
- The drawback is that down soaks up water, so you can't wear most jackets in the rain.
- The bread soaked up the meaty juices in a satisfyingly rustic way.
- The garden also uses bark chip mulch which soaks up water and slowly releases it into the ground and a combination of soil and gravel to improve drainage.
Synonyms
absorb, suck up, draw in, draw up, blot, blot up, mop, mop up, sponge up, sop up, take in, take up
1. 1.1Expose oneself to or experience something beneficial or enjoyable.
  lie back and soak up the Mediterranean sun
  he spends his time painting and soaking up the culture
  Example sentencesExamples
  Lie back and soak it up - the bright tones and soothing vocals are best appreciated horizontally, although there's plenty of wiggle in these wobbly cut-up rhythms as well.
  So if you couldn't get tickets to the paid events, you can still soak up the atmosphere.
  We both spent time outside, soaking up some rays and just enjoying the spring weather.
  "We're just going to soak up the atmosphere," said Lesley.
  Now she's going off to a Greek island to soak up the sun.
  For half a century now many rich and varied cultural experiences have been soaked up over the scorching hot Perth summers.
  I stood there soaking up the final rays of the sun until it set completely.
  I'm going on vacation to soak up some sun and refresh my mind.
2. 1.2informal Cost or use up money.
  the project had soaked up over £1 billion

Derivatives

soakage

noun ˈsəʊkɪdʒˈsoʊkɪdʒ

The site was established with water, electricity and telephone services and was extremely dry with good soakage and good soil.
Example sentencesExamples
- One is the harvesting and conveyance of water from the water source, the river typically in the Murray-Darling system, and how much water is lost through soakage and evaporation and so on, just to get it to the farm gate.
- On the other hand, if we have to put up with a few years of teeth gnashing soakage and subsequently end up as slower, yet safer drivers then it will have been worth it.
- I was told there wasn't enough soakage on the site, even though the one beside it was fine.
- The dump is actually on a height above it, surely anyone can see that soakage from the dump will go into the river and then go on to be used in the water supply.

soaker

noun ˈsəʊkəˈsoʊkər

The feeders can be proper freshwater patterns filled with mashed mackerel, worm and bread, the bread acting as binder and scent soaker.
Example sentencesExamples
- Monday could be a real soaker for the Chicago area.
- Remove infected leaves, water with a soaker so as to avoid getting water on plant.
- So as you can see...we had quite a soaker on Sunday.

Origin

Old English socian 'become saturated with a liquid by immersion'; related to sūcan 'to suck'.

suck from Old English:
The Old English verb sūcan is from an Indo-European root imitating the sound; Old English soak is related. The phrase suck up to was originally schoolboys' slang of the mid 19th century. Late Middle English suckle was probably formed from the slightly earlier suckling from suck. The word suction made its appearance in the early 17th century from the related Latin sugere ‘suck’. A sucker (Late Middle English) was originally a young mammal before it was weaned, or a baby feeding at its mother's breast. The notion of a naïve and innocent baby led, in the 19th century, to that of a gullible person or an easy victim. See also even

Rhymes

awoke, bespoke, bloke, broke, choke, cloak, Coke, convoke, croak, evoke, folk, invoke, joke, Koch, moke, oak, okey-doke, poke, provoke, revoke, roque, smoke, soke, spoke, stoke, stony-broke (US stone-broke), stroke, toke, toque, woke, yoke, yolk

Definition of soak in US English:

soak

verbsoʊksōk

[with object]

1Make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid.
soak the beans overnight in water
Example sentencesExamples
- They were somewhat difficult to come by, anchovies packed in oil are much easier to find, but I finally located some and soaked them overnight.
- Cook until the flour is light golden brown, then stir in the stock and also the liquid reserved from soaking the dried mushrooms.
- Any sailor who shot an albatross would soak it overnight to get rid of the fishy taste, and make pies from it the next morning.
- To clean your bearings thoroughly, take the bearings apart and soak them in a citrus degreaser.
- The woman had gotten a towel and soaked it in the sink.
- To get rid of the salt, I would recommend that you soak it at least overnight.
- For a natural fabric softener, soak garments overnight in a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water, then rinse well in clear water before washing.
- Then they soak the projectiles in the poison over night.
- If using dried borlotti beans soak them overnight in cold water then rinse well.
- In a bowl, combine tapioca and milk; soak for one hour.
- The are usually packed in olive oil or vinegar, and are frequently slit so they absorb the flavor of the wine vinegar marinade in which they are soaked.
- If you want your paste to not be green, soak the pistachios overnight, and then remove the skins with a tea towel.
- Steven soaks his clothes overnight to get out stains.
- Rinse thoroughly, then soak the fabric in a dilute bleach solution.
- Rinse or soak them thoroughly in fresh water to remove excess salt before adding them to your compost pile.
- Steep it for 10 minutes, allow the tea to cool and soak your feet for 30 minutes.
- Make sure it is totally submerged, and soak each batch in clean water to avoid pollutants.
- If using dried beans, soak them overnight, then cover with fresh water and cook for between 60 and 90 minutes, until tender.
- Allow the tea to cool, soak a washcloth in it, wring it out, lie down, and place it over your closed eyes for 15 to 20 minutes.
- He ripped off two lengths of bandage and began soaking them in the liquid.
Synonyms
immerse, steep, submerge, submerse, dip, sink, dunk, bathe, wet, rinse, douse, marinate, souse, pickle, ret
1. 1.1no object Be immersed in water or another liquid.
  she spent some time soaking in a hot bath
  Example sentencesExamples
  Also, soaking in a shallow tub of salty water may ease the discomfort.
  While those were soaking in boiling water, I also boiled chicken with garlic and onions.
  I wrung out a cold washrag, let it soak in the hot water as I brushed my hair, then braided it into a tight braid in the back of my head.
  As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts.
  She soaked for hours, enjoying the feel of the warm water against her skin.
  I then left the clothes in a bucket to soak overnight with washing soda.
  After 15 to 20 minutes soaking in the water, your pores will enlarge and pulse quicken.
  One night, while I was soaking in the bath, the phone rang.
  An old man, whose face looked as if he'd been soaking in water too long, snuck glances at me while puffing on a cigarette.
  I couldn't have looked convinced, because she then dragged me over to her sink where a dirty baking dish was soaking in water.
  Luke ran to the bathroom and started to run some super hot water for Winnie to soak in for a while.
  I laid quietly in the bathtub soaking in the warm water and letting it settle my thoughts.
  Once the slices have soaked for 10 minutes, discard the liquid.
  After realizing how long I had sat soaking in the water, I hoisted myself up out of the tub and walked across the room to retrieve a towel.
  Let agitation begin, but stop the washer and let the towels soak in hot water.
  They were more likely to say they soak in a tub to relax.
  Since they cannot maintain a peaceful mind within activity, they avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water.
  She thought about going home and soaking in the water.
  Lying with her feet propped on the rim of the large tub, Yvonne let herself soak in the hot water.
  She has a stack of willow in her garden at all times, soaking in water ready for weaving.
2. 1.2 (of a liquid) cause (something or someone) to become extremely wet.
  the rain poured down, soaking their hair
  Example sentencesExamples
  Gasping slightly he felt the water rapidly soak him through, chilling him to the bone; still he moved further into the waters.
  I held it over his head and wrung it out; the water soaked his sheets, his hair and his shirt.
  The warm salty tears soaked her palms thoroughly, making them damp.
  A small stream of warm red liquid flowed down my neck and hit my shirt, soaking a small patch of black cloth.
  As spray soaked the men on-board the sergeant bellowed orders.
  Running her hands threw her long black hair she let the water soak her back.
  The rain poured down relentlessly, soaking her to the skin within minutes of its beginning.
  I buried my face in his chest, allowing my tears to soak his shirt, leaving tell tale damp spots where my eyes had pressed.
  I gasp loudly as the cold liquid soaks my face and my chest.
  Substances where this mold can be found include places where water has soaked wood.
  She could feel a stinging liquid dribbling down her shoulder and soaking her shirt; her wound had reopened in her frantic flight.
  He stood shivering as rain soaked his clothes, trying to protect his harp.
  Once the weather had died down, I found to my horror that I had about 100 kg of sea water soaking my rations.
  Water came spraying out and soaked his t-shirt quite thoroughly.
  She took another shuddering breath as she placed her head under the running water and allowed it to soak her hair.
  Instead of sleeping, though, I cried silently, my tears soaking the pillow.
  Roof and mechanical system leaks can allow water to soak interior surfaces.
  I heard the shattering but not before I felt the hot liquid soaking my worm pajama pants and burning my skin.
  The liquid quickly soaked his grey socks and he stepped out of the fuming puddle in no time, fumbling to take off the wet articles of clothing.
  Cat twirled around as the warm rain pounded down on her, soaking her uniform-dress and hair.
  Synonyms
  drench, wet through, saturate, waterlog, deluge, inundate, submerge, drown, swamp
3. 1.3no object, with adverbial of direction (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate completely.
  cold water was soaking into my shoes
  Example sentencesExamples
  If the water soaks in, the wood needs to be refinished.
  Sweat soaked through her clothes and matted her short red hair.
  Whatever ink soaks through will be absorbed by the paper towel.
  The sweat band wrapped tightly around her forehead was drenched, and sweat soaked through her clothes and covered her face and arms.
  Glancing at his paper, he realised that the ink had soaked through several sheets.
  The ink had soaked through the pages, the pages curled and wrinkled.
  Sweat from his fingertips soaks into the comic's cover.
  All four gardaí had to return to the station to shower and change uniforms as the petrol had soaked through their clothes causing a further hazard.
  The front side of the cage began to glow, and in seconds, the liquid that had soaked into my clothes disappeared, and I was dry.
  I see the droplets soak into the stale, brown grass, and I watch it pound the drooping daylilies and roses.
  His sweat would've soaked through her breeches, but she sat sort of side-saddle, and her legs were facing the inside of the arena.
  When the water soaks into my shoes, I lose all feeling in my toes, but it is okay because I am not being beaten for being a little wet.
  He flinched, and the orange liquid soaked through his pants.
  During a downpour I saw two young girls wearing bell-bottomed jeans that were so long the hem waded through every puddle and water had soaked up to the back of their knees!
  Accidentally knocking over the bottle, I watched as the crimson coloured liquid soaked into the white papers.
  At this point, water either soaks into the face of the concrete masonry or flows down the wall.
  The water was soaking through the cotton wool, and was then hanging until a sufficiently large drop fell into the bath.
  It was caused by me stupidly putting a retractable pen in my pocket - the ink soaked into the fabric.
  The cold water easily soaked through my clothes, leaving me shivering, a harsh contrast to the warmth of a moment ago.
  By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen.
  Synonyms
  permeate, penetrate, percolate, soak into, seep into, seep through, spread through, infuse, impregnate, imbue, pervade
4. 1.4soak something off/out Remove something by immersing it in water for a period of time.
  don't disturb the wound—soak the dressing off if necessary
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is mostly used after the salt is soaked out.
  I had to soak the labels off for all of them so they could buy more.
  If that appears to be a problem, disconnect it, and soak the salt clog out (around the bottom float ball) in a tub of water.
  He had to soak the blood out of the sponge often, and soon discovered that after squeezing it into the bucket, the water within got more and more pink.
  ‘Now soak it off with warm water,’ she said, gesturing to the bloody linen.
  So do most full ones, just soak the label off first.
  ‘I changed the sheets and pillowcases, and I'm soaking the bloodstain out,’ Tara said earnestly.
2informal Impose heavy charges or taxation on.
few of us common people care how much tax Congress soaks on racing motorboats
Example sentencesExamples
- Likewise, their prescription-drug plan is limited to seniors, and even then it soaks the taxpayers while allowing the drug makers to keep charging rip-off prices.
3archaic, informal no object Drink heavily.
you keep soaking in taverns

nounsoʊksōk

1in singular An act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time.
I'm looking forward to a long soak in the tub
Example sentencesExamples
- I completely tuned her out after that, and enjoyed a hot soak.
- They had all opted for a soak in the hot tub, and Ashley lent them a few of her bathing suits.
- I lit candles all around the bathroom, and had a nice soak in a bath full of lavender scented bubbles.
- Other highlights of our weekend: a soak in an outdoor, rooftop hot tub.
- Top off your perfect evening with a soothing soak in one of their private baths.
- After a long walk back to Piccadilly Circus and a stuffy train journey home during which I dozed off, I was glad of a soak in a cool, deep bath.
- Tiptoe through the garden for a moonlit soak in the hot tub or simply cuddle up by the fire in your room.
- Cleaning your food processor bowl with a good soak is tough because of the hole in the middle.
- Most, though, are intended as peaceful retreats for grown-ups who prefer quiet soaks to water slides.
- On many moonless nights, they have enjoyed a warm soak, watching thousands of stars, in complete solitude.
- For a soothing, relaxing soak, put dried thyme into an eight-inch square of cheesecloth.
- You might have tried brining a turkey, but other meats benefit from a soak in a salt-sugar liquid too.
- As an alternative to sleeping aids, some experts recommend a soak in a hot tub.
- It turned out to be a quicker soak than he'd anticipated.
- I enjoyed the dip, even if it was in a cold bath that looked as if a football team had enjoyed a soak before me.
- He nods, says he'll be there on Sunday - as always - for his 15 minutes of ice followed by a soak in the cold tub.
- Hot chocolate warms me before I retire to my room for a pre-dinner nap and a good long soak in the bath to pre-empt any aches and pains from the day's exercise.
- I had been washing from a bucket of water he provided for me each morning and while it was refreshing, I really needed to have a good soak and wash my hair.
- The essence of the Sycamore experience is a soak in one of the resort's fancifully named redwood tubs.
- So I shall seek other forms of rest and relaxation after work today, probably involving some music and a good book, with the possible addition of a soak in the bath.
2informal A heavy drinker.
his daughter stayed up to put the old soak to bed
Example sentencesExamples
- He's either a total soak, or he was getting someone else a drink when he ran into Jan.
- If you don't make any more beer soon you'll run out, and then where will you be, you old soak?
- Satyrs and nymphs gambol about him harmlessly, and Silenus is a cheerful old soak.
- It helps to mar what is otherwise a perfectly respectable account of the old soak's rise to power.
- Some old soak deprived of a few bob won't make it.
Synonyms
drinker, serious drinker, hard drinker, problem drinker, alcoholic

Phrasal Verbs

soak oneself in

Immerse oneself in (a particular experience, activity, or interest)
he soaked himself in the music of Mozart
Example sentencesExamples
- I tried to soak myself in the story, to let the notes and phrases marinate in my head.
- He grew up soaking himself in the traditional Greek music.
- He went about researching the war meticulously, soaking himself in the plentiful documentary material from this most media-infiltrated of conflicts.
- He had soaked himself in all his books from the intervening years.
- Recording equipment has become cheap and accessible to an extent unforeseeable 30 years ago, while the globalisation of music makes it easy for musicians to soak themselves in a multiplicity of sources.
- On the other hand, it was admirable to see the way he soaked himself in England, and acquired a perfect mastery of English, even if his English remained a little stiff.
- Like a field absorbing fresh spring rains, we can continue to soak ourselves in the Spirit's presence, absorbing more and more of his life.
- This is not a college course, it's a living proposition, here for you to use, to dive into and soak yourself in.

soak something up

1Absorb a liquid.
use clean tissues to soak up any droplets of water
Example sentencesExamples
- The plants and trees will provide storm water protection by soaking up the rain.
- The drawback is that down soaks up water, so you can't wear most jackets in the rain.
- The bread soaked up the meaty juices in a satisfyingly rustic way.
- The three-month trial has shown hemp to be a more effective mop crop, in that it grows quicker and produces bigger plants, soaking up more water and nutrients.
- Unless the roof is waterproofed, that weight could double as the soil soaks up water during rains.
- It must have soaked up some water in the cellar over the years and swelled somewhat.
- The towels soaked up the red liquid with blinding efficiency, soaking up almost ten times their weight in liquid.
- So if you have your bag with you, or if your clothing falls too low, it soaks up the hose water like a sponge.
- This was annoying enough, but after I'd used towels to soak up the water, I heard an ominous dripping noise coming from below.
- The garden also uses bark chip mulch which soaks up water and slowly releases it into the ground and a combination of soil and gravel to improve drainage.
Synonyms
absorb, suck up, draw in, draw up, blot, blot up, mop, mop up, sponge up, sop up, take in, take up
1. 1.1Expose oneself to or experience something beneficial or enjoyable.
  lie back and soak up the Mediterranean sun
  he spends his time painting and soaking up the culture
  Example sentencesExamples
  We both spent time outside, soaking up some rays and just enjoying the spring weather.
  Lie back and soak it up - the bright tones and soothing vocals are best appreciated horizontally, although there's plenty of wiggle in these wobbly cut-up rhythms as well.
  Now she's going off to a Greek island to soak up the sun.
  I'm going on vacation to soak up some sun and refresh my mind.
  I stood there soaking up the final rays of the sun until it set completely.
  For half a century now many rich and varied cultural experiences have been soaked up over the scorching hot Perth summers.
  "We're just going to soak up the atmosphere," said Lesley.
  So if you couldn't get tickets to the paid events, you can still soak up the atmosphere.
2. 1.2informal Cost or use up money.
  the project had soaked up over $1 billion

Origin

Old English socian ‘become saturated with a liquid by immersion’; related to sūcan ‘to suck’.

单词	soak
释义	Definition of soak in English: soak verb səʊksoʊk [with object] 1Make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. soak the beans overnight in water Example sentencesExamples To clean your bearings thoroughly, take the bearings apart and soak them in a citrus degreaser. Make sure it is totally submerged, and soak each batch in clean water to avoid pollutants. If using dried borlotti beans soak them overnight in cold water then rinse well. Steep it for 10 minutes, allow the tea to cool and soak your feet for 30 minutes. Steven soaks his clothes overnight to get out stains. If using dried beans, soak them overnight, then cover with fresh water and cook for between 60 and 90 minutes, until tender. The are usually packed in olive oil or vinegar, and are frequently slit so they absorb the flavor of the wine vinegar marinade in which they are soaked. Cook until the flour is light golden brown, then stir in the stock and also the liquid reserved from soaking the dried mushrooms. In a bowl, combine tapioca and milk; soak for one hour. Then they soak the projectiles in the poison over night. Allow the tea to cool, soak a washcloth in it, wring it out, lie down, and place it over your closed eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. They were somewhat difficult to come by, anchovies packed in oil are much easier to find, but I finally located some and soaked them overnight. Rinse or soak them thoroughly in fresh water to remove excess salt before adding them to your compost pile. Rinse thoroughly, then soak the fabric in a dilute bleach solution. Any sailor who shot an albatross would soak it overnight to get rid of the fishy taste, and make pies from it the next morning. He ripped off two lengths of bandage and began soaking them in the liquid. For a natural fabric softener, soak garments overnight in a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water, then rinse well in clear water before washing. The woman had gotten a towel and soaked it in the sink. To get rid of the salt, I would recommend that you soak it at least overnight. If you want your paste to not be green, soak the pistachios overnight, and then remove the skins with a tea towel. Synonyms immerse, steep, submerge, submerse, dip, sink, dunk, bathe, wet, rinse, douse, marinate, souse, pickle, ret 1.1no object Be immersed in water or another liquid. she spent some time soaking in a hot bath Example sentencesExamples She has a stack of willow in her garden at all times, soaking in water ready for weaving. Let agitation begin, but stop the washer and let the towels soak in hot water. After realizing how long I had sat soaking in the water, I hoisted myself up out of the tub and walked across the room to retrieve a towel. While those were soaking in boiling water, I also boiled chicken with garlic and onions. I laid quietly in the bathtub soaking in the warm water and letting it settle my thoughts. She thought about going home and soaking in the water. Also, soaking in a shallow tub of salty water may ease the discomfort. Luke ran to the bathroom and started to run some super hot water for Winnie to soak in for a while. After 15 to 20 minutes soaking in the water, your pores will enlarge and pulse quicken. I then left the clothes in a bucket to soak overnight with washing soda. Once the slices have soaked for 10 minutes, discard the liquid. I couldn't have looked convinced, because she then dragged me over to her sink where a dirty baking dish was soaking in water. I wrung out a cold washrag, let it soak in the hot water as I brushed my hair, then braided it into a tight braid in the back of my head. Lying with her feet propped on the rim of the large tub, Yvonne let herself soak in the hot water. She soaked for hours, enjoying the feel of the warm water against her skin. One night, while I was soaking in the bath, the phone rang. They were more likely to say they soak in a tub to relax. As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts. An old man, whose face looked as if he'd been soaking in water too long, snuck glances at me while puffing on a cigarette. Since they cannot maintain a peaceful mind within activity, they avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water. 1.2 (of a liquid) cause (something or someone) to become extremely wet. the rain poured down, soaking their hair Example sentencesExamples She took another shuddering breath as she placed her head under the running water and allowed it to soak her hair. The liquid quickly soaked his grey socks and he stepped out of the fuming puddle in no time, fumbling to take off the wet articles of clothing. Gasping slightly he felt the water rapidly soak him through, chilling him to the bone; still he moved further into the waters. Running her hands threw her long black hair she let the water soak her back. A small stream of warm red liquid flowed down my neck and hit my shirt, soaking a small patch of black cloth. As spray soaked the men on-board the sergeant bellowed orders. The warm salty tears soaked her palms thoroughly, making them damp. I gasp loudly as the cold liquid soaks my face and my chest. The rain poured down relentlessly, soaking her to the skin within minutes of its beginning. I buried my face in his chest, allowing my tears to soak his shirt, leaving tell tale damp spots where my eyes had pressed. Cat twirled around as the warm rain pounded down on her, soaking her uniform-dress and hair. She could feel a stinging liquid dribbling down her shoulder and soaking her shirt; her wound had reopened in her frantic flight. Water came spraying out and soaked his t-shirt quite thoroughly. He stood shivering as rain soaked his clothes, trying to protect his harp. Roof and mechanical system leaks can allow water to soak interior surfaces. I heard the shattering but not before I felt the hot liquid soaking my worm pajama pants and burning my skin. I held it over his head and wrung it out; the water soaked his sheets, his hair and his shirt. Once the weather had died down, I found to my horror that I had about 100 kg of sea water soaking my rations. Instead of sleeping, though, I cried silently, my tears soaking the pillow. Substances where this mold can be found include places where water has soaked wood. Synonyms drench, wet through, saturate, waterlog, deluge, inundate, submerge, drown, swamp archaic sop 1.3no object, with adverbial of direction (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate completely. cold water was soaking into my shoes Example sentencesExamples He flinched, and the orange liquid soaked through his pants. At this point, water either soaks into the face of the concrete masonry or flows down the wall. The front side of the cage began to glow, and in seconds, the liquid that had soaked into my clothes disappeared, and I was dry. The ink had soaked through the pages, the pages curled and wrinkled. Accidentally knocking over the bottle, I watched as the crimson coloured liquid soaked into the white papers. When the water soaks into my shoes, I lose all feeling in my toes, but it is okay because I am not being beaten for being a little wet. His sweat would've soaked through her breeches, but she sat sort of side-saddle, and her legs were facing the inside of the arena. The sweat band wrapped tightly around her forehead was drenched, and sweat soaked through her clothes and covered her face and arms. Sweat soaked through her clothes and matted her short red hair. During a downpour I saw two young girls wearing bell-bottomed jeans that were so long the hem waded through every puddle and water had soaked up to the back of their knees! By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen. The water was soaking through the cotton wool, and was then hanging until a sufficiently large drop fell into the bath. The cold water easily soaked through my clothes, leaving me shivering, a harsh contrast to the warmth of a moment ago. It was caused by me stupidly putting a retractable pen in my pocket - the ink soaked into the fabric. Glancing at his paper, he realised that the ink had soaked through several sheets. If the water soaks in, the wood needs to be refinished. I see the droplets soak into the stale, brown grass, and I watch it pound the drooping daylilies and roses. All four gardaí had to return to the station to shower and change uniforms as the petrol had soaked through their clothes causing a further hazard. Whatever ink soaks through will be absorbed by the paper towel. Sweat from his fingertips soaks into the comic's cover. Synonyms permeate, penetrate, percolate, soak into, seep into/through, spread through, infuse, impregnate, imbue, pervade 1.4soak something off/out Remove something by immersing it in water for a period of time. don't disturb the wound—soak the dressing off if necessary Example sentencesExamples If that appears to be a problem, disconnect it, and soak the salt clog out (around the bottom float ball) in a tub of water. He had to soak the blood out of the sponge often, and soon discovered that after squeezing it into the bucket, the water within got more and more pink. I had to soak the labels off for all of them so they could buy more. It is mostly used after the salt is soaked out. So do most full ones, just soak the label off first. ‘Now soak it off with warm water,’ she said, gesturing to the bloody linen. ‘I changed the sheets and pillowcases, and I'm soaking the bloodstain out,’ Tara said earnestly. 2informal Impose heavy charges or taxation on. VAT would not soak the rich—it would soak the everyday guy struggling to stay afloat Example sentencesExamples Likewise, their prescription-drug plan is limited to seniors, and even then it soaks the taxpayers while allowing the drug makers to keep charging rip-off prices. 3archaic, informal no object Drink heavily. you keep soaking in taverns noun səʊksoʊk 1An act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time. I'm looking forward to a long soak in the bath Example sentencesExamples Other highlights of our weekend: a soak in an outdoor, rooftop hot tub. I enjoyed the dip, even if it was in a cold bath that looked as if a football team had enjoyed a soak before me. So I shall seek other forms of rest and relaxation after work today, probably involving some music and a good book, with the possible addition of a soak in the bath. Most, though, are intended as peaceful retreats for grown-ups who prefer quiet soaks to water slides. Hot chocolate warms me before I retire to my room for a pre-dinner nap and a good long soak in the bath to pre-empt any aches and pains from the day's exercise. Tiptoe through the garden for a moonlit soak in the hot tub or simply cuddle up by the fire in your room. I had been washing from a bucket of water he provided for me each morning and while it was refreshing, I really needed to have a good soak and wash my hair. Top off your perfect evening with a soothing soak in one of their private baths. You might have tried brining a turkey, but other meats benefit from a soak in a salt-sugar liquid too. It turned out to be a quicker soak than he'd anticipated. I lit candles all around the bathroom, and had a nice soak in a bath full of lavender scented bubbles. They had all opted for a soak in the hot tub, and Ashley lent them a few of her bathing suits. After a long walk back to Piccadilly Circus and a stuffy train journey home during which I dozed off, I was glad of a soak in a cool, deep bath. The essence of the Sycamore experience is a soak in one of the resort's fancifully named redwood tubs. He nods, says he'll be there on Sunday - as always - for his 15 minutes of ice followed by a soak in the cold tub. On many moonless nights, they have enjoyed a warm soak, watching thousands of stars, in complete solitude. Cleaning your food processor bowl with a good soak is tough because of the hole in the middle. I completely tuned her out after that, and enjoyed a hot soak. As an alternative to sleeping aids, some experts recommend a soak in a hot tub. For a soothing, relaxing soak, put dried thyme into an eight-inch square of cheesecloth. 2informal A heavy drinker. his daughter stayed up to put the old soak to bed Example sentencesExamples He's either a total soak, or he was getting someone else a drink when he ran into Jan. Some old soak deprived of a few bob won't make it. It helps to mar what is otherwise a perfectly respectable account of the old soak's rise to power. If you don't make any more beer soon you'll run out, and then where will you be, you old soak? Satyrs and nymphs gambol about him harmlessly, and Silenus is a cheerful old soak. Synonyms drinker, serious drinker, hard drinker, problem drinker, alcoholic 3Australian A hollow where rainwater collects; a waterhole. Example sentencesExamples A number of Warlpiri families were also camped near the soak. Phrasal Verbs soak oneself in Immerse oneself in (a particular experience, activity, or interest) he soaked himself in the music of Mozart Example sentencesExamples This is not a college course, it's a living proposition, here for you to use, to dive into and soak yourself in. On the other hand, it was admirable to see the way he soaked himself in England, and acquired a perfect mastery of English, even if his English remained a little stiff. I tried to soak myself in the story, to let the notes and phrases marinate in my head. He went about researching the war meticulously, soaking himself in the plentiful documentary material from this most media-infiltrated of conflicts. Like a field absorbing fresh spring rains, we can continue to soak ourselves in the Spirit's presence, absorbing more and more of his life. He grew up soaking himself in the traditional Greek music. Recording equipment has become cheap and accessible to an extent unforeseeable 30 years ago, while the globalisation of music makes it easy for musicians to soak themselves in a multiplicity of sources. He had soaked himself in all his books from the intervening years. soak something up 1Absorb a liquid. use clean tissues to soak up any droplets of water Example sentencesExamples This was annoying enough, but after I'd used towels to soak up the water, I heard an ominous dripping noise coming from below. The plants and trees will provide storm water protection by soaking up the rain. It must have soaked up some water in the cellar over the years and swelled somewhat. The three-month trial has shown hemp to be a more effective mop crop, in that it grows quicker and produces bigger plants, soaking up more water and nutrients. Unless the roof is waterproofed, that weight could double as the soil soaks up water during rains. So if you have your bag with you, or if your clothing falls too low, it soaks up the hose water like a sponge. The towels soaked up the red liquid with blinding efficiency, soaking up almost ten times their weight in liquid. The drawback is that down soaks up water, so you can't wear most jackets in the rain. The bread soaked up the meaty juices in a satisfyingly rustic way. The garden also uses bark chip mulch which soaks up water and slowly releases it into the ground and a combination of soil and gravel to improve drainage. Synonyms absorb, suck up, draw in, draw up, blot, blot up, mop, mop up, sponge up, sop up, take in, take up 1.1Expose oneself to or experience something beneficial or enjoyable. lie back and soak up the Mediterranean sun he spends his time painting and soaking up the culture Example sentencesExamples Lie back and soak it up - the bright tones and soothing vocals are best appreciated horizontally, although there's plenty of wiggle in these wobbly cut-up rhythms as well. So if you couldn't get tickets to the paid events, you can still soak up the atmosphere. We both spent time outside, soaking up some rays and just enjoying the spring weather. "We're just going to soak up the atmosphere," said Lesley. Now she's going off to a Greek island to soak up the sun. For half a century now many rich and varied cultural experiences have been soaked up over the scorching hot Perth summers. I stood there soaking up the final rays of the sun until it set completely. I'm going on vacation to soak up some sun and refresh my mind. 1.2informal Cost or use up money. the project had soaked up over £1 billion Derivatives soakage noun ˈsəʊkɪdʒˈsoʊkɪdʒ The site was established with water, electricity and telephone services and was extremely dry with good soakage and good soil. Example sentencesExamples One is the harvesting and conveyance of water from the water source, the river typically in the Murray-Darling system, and how much water is lost through soakage and evaporation and so on, just to get it to the farm gate. On the other hand, if we have to put up with a few years of teeth gnashing soakage and subsequently end up as slower, yet safer drivers then it will have been worth it. I was told there wasn't enough soakage on the site, even though the one beside it was fine. The dump is actually on a height above it, surely anyone can see that soakage from the dump will go into the river and then go on to be used in the water supply. soaker noun ˈsəʊkəˈsoʊkər The feeders can be proper freshwater patterns filled with mashed mackerel, worm and bread, the bread acting as binder and scent soaker. Example sentencesExamples Monday could be a real soaker for the Chicago area. Remove infected leaves, water with a soaker so as to avoid getting water on plant. So as you can see...we had quite a soaker on Sunday. Origin Old English socian 'become saturated with a liquid by immersion'; related to sūcan 'to suck'. suck from Old English: The Old English verb sūcan is from an Indo-European root imitating the sound; Old English soak is related. The phrase suck up to was originally schoolboys' slang of the mid 19th century. Late Middle English suckle was probably formed from the slightly earlier suckling from suck. The word suction made its appearance in the early 17th century from the related Latin sugere ‘suck’. A sucker (Late Middle English) was originally a young mammal before it was weaned, or a baby feeding at its mother's breast. The notion of a naïve and innocent baby led, in the 19th century, to that of a gullible person or an easy victim. See also even Rhymes awoke, bespoke, bloke, broke, choke, cloak, Coke, convoke, croak, evoke, folk, invoke, joke, Koch, moke, oak, okey-doke, poke, provoke, revoke, roque, smoke, soke, spoke, stoke, stony-broke (US stone-broke), stroke, toke, toque, woke, yoke, yolk verb.1 phr.v. Definition of soak in US English: soak verbsoʊksōk [with object] 1Make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. soak the beans overnight in water Example sentencesExamples They were somewhat difficult to come by, anchovies packed in oil are much easier to find, but I finally located some and soaked them overnight. Cook until the flour is light golden brown, then stir in the stock and also the liquid reserved from soaking the dried mushrooms. Any sailor who shot an albatross would soak it overnight to get rid of the fishy taste, and make pies from it the next morning. To clean your bearings thoroughly, take the bearings apart and soak them in a citrus degreaser. The woman had gotten a towel and soaked it in the sink. To get rid of the salt, I would recommend that you soak it at least overnight. For a natural fabric softener, soak garments overnight in a solution of one part vinegar to three parts water, then rinse well in clear water before washing. Then they soak the projectiles in the poison over night. If using dried borlotti beans soak them overnight in cold water then rinse well. In a bowl, combine tapioca and milk; soak for one hour. The are usually packed in olive oil or vinegar, and are frequently slit so they absorb the flavor of the wine vinegar marinade in which they are soaked. If you want your paste to not be green, soak the pistachios overnight, and then remove the skins with a tea towel. Steven soaks his clothes overnight to get out stains. Rinse thoroughly, then soak the fabric in a dilute bleach solution. Rinse or soak them thoroughly in fresh water to remove excess salt before adding them to your compost pile. Steep it for 10 minutes, allow the tea to cool and soak your feet for 30 minutes. Make sure it is totally submerged, and soak each batch in clean water to avoid pollutants. If using dried beans, soak them overnight, then cover with fresh water and cook for between 60 and 90 minutes, until tender. Allow the tea to cool, soak a washcloth in it, wring it out, lie down, and place it over your closed eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. He ripped off two lengths of bandage and began soaking them in the liquid. Synonyms immerse, steep, submerge, submerse, dip, sink, dunk, bathe, wet, rinse, douse, marinate, souse, pickle, ret 1.1no object Be immersed in water or another liquid. she spent some time soaking in a hot bath Example sentencesExamples Also, soaking in a shallow tub of salty water may ease the discomfort. While those were soaking in boiling water, I also boiled chicken with garlic and onions. I wrung out a cold washrag, let it soak in the hot water as I brushed my hair, then braided it into a tight braid in the back of my head. As I soaked in the hot water to wake up, my brain was awhirl in a multitude of thoughts. She soaked for hours, enjoying the feel of the warm water against her skin. I then left the clothes in a bucket to soak overnight with washing soda. After 15 to 20 minutes soaking in the water, your pores will enlarge and pulse quicken. One night, while I was soaking in the bath, the phone rang. An old man, whose face looked as if he'd been soaking in water too long, snuck glances at me while puffing on a cigarette. I couldn't have looked convinced, because she then dragged me over to her sink where a dirty baking dish was soaking in water. Luke ran to the bathroom and started to run some super hot water for Winnie to soak in for a while. I laid quietly in the bathtub soaking in the warm water and letting it settle my thoughts. Once the slices have soaked for 10 minutes, discard the liquid. After realizing how long I had sat soaking in the water, I hoisted myself up out of the tub and walked across the room to retrieve a towel. Let agitation begin, but stop the washer and let the towels soak in hot water. They were more likely to say they soak in a tub to relax. Since they cannot maintain a peaceful mind within activity, they avoid noisy places and spend their days soaking in stale water. She thought about going home and soaking in the water. Lying with her feet propped on the rim of the large tub, Yvonne let herself soak in the hot water. She has a stack of willow in her garden at all times, soaking in water ready for weaving. 1.2 (of a liquid) cause (something or someone) to become extremely wet. the rain poured down, soaking their hair Example sentencesExamples Gasping slightly he felt the water rapidly soak him through, chilling him to the bone; still he moved further into the waters. I held it over his head and wrung it out; the water soaked his sheets, his hair and his shirt. The warm salty tears soaked her palms thoroughly, making them damp. A small stream of warm red liquid flowed down my neck and hit my shirt, soaking a small patch of black cloth. As spray soaked the men on-board the sergeant bellowed orders. Running her hands threw her long black hair she let the water soak her back. The rain poured down relentlessly, soaking her to the skin within minutes of its beginning. I buried my face in his chest, allowing my tears to soak his shirt, leaving tell tale damp spots where my eyes had pressed. I gasp loudly as the cold liquid soaks my face and my chest. Substances where this mold can be found include places where water has soaked wood. She could feel a stinging liquid dribbling down her shoulder and soaking her shirt; her wound had reopened in her frantic flight. He stood shivering as rain soaked his clothes, trying to protect his harp. Once the weather had died down, I found to my horror that I had about 100 kg of sea water soaking my rations. Water came spraying out and soaked his t-shirt quite thoroughly. She took another shuddering breath as she placed her head under the running water and allowed it to soak her hair. Instead of sleeping, though, I cried silently, my tears soaking the pillow. Roof and mechanical system leaks can allow water to soak interior surfaces. I heard the shattering but not before I felt the hot liquid soaking my worm pajama pants and burning my skin. The liquid quickly soaked his grey socks and he stepped out of the fuming puddle in no time, fumbling to take off the wet articles of clothing. Cat twirled around as the warm rain pounded down on her, soaking her uniform-dress and hair. Synonyms drench, wet through, saturate, waterlog, deluge, inundate, submerge, drown, swamp 1.3no object, with adverbial of direction (of a liquid) penetrate or permeate completely. cold water was soaking into my shoes Example sentencesExamples If the water soaks in, the wood needs to be refinished. Sweat soaked through her clothes and matted her short red hair. Whatever ink soaks through will be absorbed by the paper towel. The sweat band wrapped tightly around her forehead was drenched, and sweat soaked through her clothes and covered her face and arms. Glancing at his paper, he realised that the ink had soaked through several sheets. The ink had soaked through the pages, the pages curled and wrinkled. Sweat from his fingertips soaks into the comic's cover. All four gardaí had to return to the station to shower and change uniforms as the petrol had soaked through their clothes causing a further hazard. The front side of the cage began to glow, and in seconds, the liquid that had soaked into my clothes disappeared, and I was dry. I see the droplets soak into the stale, brown grass, and I watch it pound the drooping daylilies and roses. His sweat would've soaked through her breeches, but she sat sort of side-saddle, and her legs were facing the inside of the arena. When the water soaks into my shoes, I lose all feeling in my toes, but it is okay because I am not being beaten for being a little wet. He flinched, and the orange liquid soaked through his pants. During a downpour I saw two young girls wearing bell-bottomed jeans that were so long the hem waded through every puddle and water had soaked up to the back of their knees! Accidentally knocking over the bottle, I watched as the crimson coloured liquid soaked into the white papers. At this point, water either soaks into the face of the concrete masonry or flows down the wall. The water was soaking through the cotton wool, and was then hanging until a sufficiently large drop fell into the bath. It was caused by me stupidly putting a retractable pen in my pocket - the ink soaked into the fabric. The cold water easily soaked through my clothes, leaving me shivering, a harsh contrast to the warmth of a moment ago. By then tears were already soaking into her skin and her eyes were a bit swollen. Synonyms permeate, penetrate, percolate, soak into, seep into, seep through, spread through, infuse, impregnate, imbue, pervade 1.4soak something off/out Remove something by immersing it in water for a period of time. don't disturb the wound—soak the dressing off if necessary Example sentencesExamples It is mostly used after the salt is soaked out. I had to soak the labels off for all of them so they could buy more. If that appears to be a problem, disconnect it, and soak the salt clog out (around the bottom float ball) in a tub of water. He had to soak the blood out of the sponge often, and soon discovered that after squeezing it into the bucket, the water within got more and more pink. ‘Now soak it off with warm water,’ she said, gesturing to the bloody linen. So do most full ones, just soak the label off first. ‘I changed the sheets and pillowcases, and I'm soaking the bloodstain out,’ Tara said earnestly. 2informal Impose heavy charges or taxation on. few of us common people care how much tax Congress soaks on racing motorboats Example sentencesExamples Likewise, their prescription-drug plan is limited to seniors, and even then it soaks the taxpayers while allowing the drug makers to keep charging rip-off prices. 3archaic, informal no object Drink heavily. you keep soaking in taverns nounsoʊksōk 1in singular An act of immersing someone or something in liquid for a period of time. I'm looking forward to a long soak in the tub Example sentencesExamples I completely tuned her out after that, and enjoyed a hot soak. They had all opted for a soak in the hot tub, and Ashley lent them a few of her bathing suits. I lit candles all around the bathroom, and had a nice soak in a bath full of lavender scented bubbles. Other highlights of our weekend: a soak in an outdoor, rooftop hot tub. Top off your perfect evening with a soothing soak in one of their private baths. After a long walk back to Piccadilly Circus and a stuffy train journey home during which I dozed off, I was glad of a soak in a cool, deep bath. Tiptoe through the garden for a moonlit soak in the hot tub or simply cuddle up by the fire in your room. Cleaning your food processor bowl with a good soak is tough because of the hole in the middle. Most, though, are intended as peaceful retreats for grown-ups who prefer quiet soaks to water slides. On many moonless nights, they have enjoyed a warm soak, watching thousands of stars, in complete solitude. For a soothing, relaxing soak, put dried thyme into an eight-inch square of cheesecloth. You might have tried brining a turkey, but other meats benefit from a soak in a salt-sugar liquid too. As an alternative to sleeping aids, some experts recommend a soak in a hot tub. It turned out to be a quicker soak than he'd anticipated. I enjoyed the dip, even if it was in a cold bath that looked as if a football team had enjoyed a soak before me. He nods, says he'll be there on Sunday - as always - for his 15 minutes of ice followed by a soak in the cold tub. Hot chocolate warms me before I retire to my room for a pre-dinner nap and a good long soak in the bath to pre-empt any aches and pains from the day's exercise. I had been washing from a bucket of water he provided for me each morning and while it was refreshing, I really needed to have a good soak and wash my hair. The essence of the Sycamore experience is a soak in one of the resort's fancifully named redwood tubs. So I shall seek other forms of rest and relaxation after work today, probably involving some music and a good book, with the possible addition of a soak in the bath. 2informal A heavy drinker. his daughter stayed up to put the old soak to bed Example sentencesExamples He's either a total soak, or he was getting someone else a drink when he ran into Jan. If you don't make any more beer soon you'll run out, and then where will you be, you old soak? Satyrs and nymphs gambol about him harmlessly, and Silenus is a cheerful old soak. It helps to mar what is otherwise a perfectly respectable account of the old soak's rise to power. Some old soak deprived of a few bob won't make it. Synonyms drinker, serious drinker, hard drinker, problem drinker, alcoholic Phrasal Verbs soak oneself in Immerse oneself in (a particular experience, activity, or interest) he soaked himself in the music of Mozart Example sentencesExamples I tried to soak myself in the story, to let the notes and phrases marinate in my head. He grew up soaking himself in the traditional Greek music. He went about researching the war meticulously, soaking himself in the plentiful documentary material from this most media-infiltrated of conflicts. He had soaked himself in all his books from the intervening years. Recording equipment has become cheap and accessible to an extent unforeseeable 30 years ago, while the globalisation of music makes it easy for musicians to soak themselves in a multiplicity of sources. On the other hand, it was admirable to see the way he soaked himself in England, and acquired a perfect mastery of English, even if his English remained a little stiff. Like a field absorbing fresh spring rains, we can continue to soak ourselves in the Spirit's presence, absorbing more and more of his life. This is not a college course, it's a living proposition, here for you to use, to dive into and soak yourself in. soak something up 1Absorb a liquid. use clean tissues to soak up any droplets of water Example sentencesExamples The plants and trees will provide storm water protection by soaking up the rain. The drawback is that down soaks up water, so you can't wear most jackets in the rain. The bread soaked up the meaty juices in a satisfyingly rustic way. The three-month trial has shown hemp to be a more effective mop crop, in that it grows quicker and produces bigger plants, soaking up more water and nutrients. Unless the roof is waterproofed, that weight could double as the soil soaks up water during rains. It must have soaked up some water in the cellar over the years and swelled somewhat. The towels soaked up the red liquid with blinding efficiency, soaking up almost ten times their weight in liquid. So if you have your bag with you, or if your clothing falls too low, it soaks up the hose water like a sponge. This was annoying enough, but after I'd used towels to soak up the water, I heard an ominous dripping noise coming from below. The garden also uses bark chip mulch which soaks up water and slowly releases it into the ground and a combination of soil and gravel to improve drainage. Synonyms absorb, suck up, draw in, draw up, blot, blot up, mop, mop up, sponge up, sop up, take in, take up 1.1Expose oneself to or experience something beneficial or enjoyable. lie back and soak up the Mediterranean sun he spends his time painting and soaking up the culture Example sentencesExamples We both spent time outside, soaking up some rays and just enjoying the spring weather. Lie back and soak it up - the bright tones and soothing vocals are best appreciated horizontally, although there's plenty of wiggle in these wobbly cut-up rhythms as well. Now she's going off to a Greek island to soak up the sun. I'm going on vacation to soak up some sun and refresh my mind. I stood there soaking up the final rays of the sun until it set completely. For half a century now many rich and varied cultural experiences have been soaked up over the scorching hot Perth summers. "We're just going to soak up the atmosphere," said Lesley. So if you couldn't get tickets to the paid events, you can still soak up the atmosphere. 1.2informal Cost or use up money. the project had soaked up over $1 billion Origin Old English socian ‘become saturated with a liquid by immersion’; related to sūcan ‘to suck’. verb.1 phr.v.
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