soak — to make or become completely wet by putting in liquid for a period of time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become completely wet by putting in liquid for a period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊk/
Korean meaning: 액체에 담가 완전히 적시다, 흠뻑 젖게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **소**크
Example Sentences
- My socks got soaked when I stepped in a puddle on my way to the job interview.
- She decided to soak her worries away in a bubble bath with her rubber duck army.
- The students tried to soak up as much knowledge as possible before the exam.
soak
VERB//soʊk//
to make or become completely wet by putting in liquid for a period of time
to make or become completely wet by putting in liquid for a period of time
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Soak the cloak till it’s soaked — drop by drop, the fabric’s soaked.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'socian,' related to the verb meaning 'to soak' or 'to become wet.' The word is likely connected to Proto-Germanic roots meaning to steep or immerse in liquid.
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“My socks got soaked when I stepped in a puddle on my way to the job interview.”
“She decided to soak her worries away in a bubble bath with her rubber duck army.”
“The students tried to soak up as much knowledge as possible before the exam.”
“He loves to soak his cookies in milk until they're perfectly soggy and ready to fall apart.”
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