soak up — to absorb or take in liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to absorb or take in liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /soʊk ʌp/
Korean meaning: 액체를 흡수하다, 빨아들이다
Korean pronunciation: **소**크 **업**
Example Sentences
- My cat soaked up all the attention at the party like a furry celebrity.
- Students should soak up knowledge like a sponge soaks up water.
- The towel soaked up the spilled coffee before it reached my laptop.
soak up
VERB//soʊk ʌp//
to absorb or take in liquid
to absorb or take in liquid
Wake up, soak up the mess, then make up for lost time!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'soak' comes from Old English 'socian,' likely related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning to soak or drench. The particle 'up' is a common Germanic adverb that adds the sense of completion or thoroughness to the verb.
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📝Examples
“My cat soaked up all the attention at the party like a furry celebrity.”
“Students should soak up knowledge like a sponge soaks up water.”
“The towel soaked up the spilled coffee before it reached my laptop.”
“He soaked up compliments like a dry desert soaks up rain.”
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