Soak ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Soak ( verb )

1. Make or become thoroughly wet by immersing in liquid.
2. Absorb or cause to absorb a liquid.
3. Spend a period of time in a liquid, typically for pleasure or relaxation.

Origin:

Old english sōcian "become saturated, be soaked", of germanic origin; related to dutch zogen and german saugen.

Examples:

1. He soaked the dishcloth in the sink.
2. She soaked the beans overnight.
3. He soaked in the bathtub.
4. She soaked up the sun on the beach.
5. The soil was soaked after the storm.

(As a noun)

Soak ( noun )

1. Make or become thoroughly wet by immersing in liquid.
2. Absorb or cause to absorb a liquid.
3. Spend a period of time in a liquid, typically for pleasure or relaxation.

Origin:

Old english sōcian "become saturated, be soaked", of germanic origin; related to dutch zogen and german saugen.

Examples:

1. He soaked the dishcloth in the sink.
2. She soaked the beans overnight.
3. He soaked in the bathtub.
4. She soaked up the sun on the beach.
5. The soil was soaked after the storm.