soak

soak · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To make or become thoroughly wet.

  2. 2.

    To absorb liquid.

  3. 3.

    To immerse in liquid.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    soak up — To absorb.
  • •
    get soaked — To become very wet.

Related words

Antonyms: dry
See also: absorb, drench, wet
Synonyms: drench, saturate, steep

Etymology

From Old English socian ("to soak, suck").