soak

B2
Pronunciation
/səʊk/
/soʊk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An immersion in water etc.

Example Sentences
  • After the strenuous climb, I had a nice long soak in a bath.
2 Definition

A drunkard.

3 Definition

A carouse; a drinking session.

4 Definition

A low-lying depression that fills with water after rain.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going to soak in the bath for a couple of hours.
2 Definition

To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.

Example Sentences
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking.
3 Definition

To penetrate or permeate by saturation.

Example Sentences
  • The water soaked into my shoes and gave me wet feet.
4 Definition

To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up)

Example Sentences
  • A sponge soaks up water; the skin soaks in moisture.
5 Definition

To take money from.

6 Definition

To drink intemperately or gluttonously.

7 Definition

To heat (a metal) before shaping it.

8 Definition

To hold a kiln at a particular temperature for a given period of time.

Example Sentences
  • We should soak the kiln at cone 9 for half an hour.
9 Definition

To absorb; to drain.