English dictionary
soak
/s/oU/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
ExamplesA good soak put life back in the wagon.
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washing something by allowing it to soak
Synonyms soakingSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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submerge in a liquid
ExamplesI soaked in the hot tub for an hour.
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rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Antonyms underchargeSource: WordNet 3.0
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cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
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leave as a guarantee in return for money
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beat severely
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make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
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become drunk or drink excessively
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fill, soak, or imbue totally
ExamplesSoak the bandage with disinfectant.
Synonyms imbueSource: WordNet 3.0
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heat a metal prior to working it
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To cause or suffer to lie in a fluid till the substance has imbibed what it can contain; to macerate in water or other liquid; to steep, as for the purpose of softening or freshening; as, to <i>soak</i> cloth; to <i>soak</i> bread; to <i>soak</i> salt meat, salt fish, or the like.
Source: webster1913
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To lie steeping in water or other liquid; to become sturated; as, let the cloth lie and <i>soak</i>.
Source: webster1913