Cool MateMeaning of Soak
In simple words: To make something very wet.
Soak in a sentence
- You should soak the beans overnight before cooking them.
- The rain caused his clothes to soak completely through.
- Let the dishes soak in soapy water to make cleaning easier.
- The sponge will soak up all the spilled juice on the table.
- She likes to soak in the bathtub to relax after a long day.
- The artist would soak the canvas in water before painting.
- During the festival, people soak each other with water guns.
- The cracks in the pavement soak rainwater quickly.
How to use Soak
Use 'soak' when you want to describe a process of wetting something. It's appropriate in cooking, cleaning, or describing soaking in a bath. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
soak + object
Memory hint
Think of a sponge soaking up water.
Related words
Collocations with Soak
- completely
- thoroughly
- overnight
- leave something to
- let something
- in
- into
- through
Synonyms for Soak
Opposites of Soak
- dry
- dehydrate
- desiccate
Common mistakes with Soak
- Confused with 'soke', which is not a word.
- Using 'soak' without an object, e.g., 'I will soak' instead of 'I will soak my clothes.'
- Mixing up with 'sink', which has a different meaning.
Soak appears in
Soak in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ينقع, يبلل
تخلي شي يتبلل مرة مرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভিজানো, চুবানো
কোনো কিছুকে খুব ভেজা করে তোলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Einweichen, tränken, aufsaugen
Etwas sehr nass machen.
- SpanishEspañol
Remojar, Empapar
Mojar algo muy bien.
- Persianفارسی
خیساندن
خیساندن چیزی تا خیلی خیس شود.
- FrenchFrançais
Tremper, S'imbiber
Rendre quelque chose très mouillé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भिगोना, सोखना
किसी चीज़ को बहुत गीला कर देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Immergere, inzuppare, assorbire
Bagnare qualcosa molto bene.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Encharcar, Molhar, Absorver
Deixar algo bem molhado.
- RussianРусский
Замочить, пропитать, насквозь промокнуть
Сделать что-то очень мокрым.
- Urduاردو
بھگونا، تر کرنا
کسی چیز کو بہت زیادہ گیلا کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
浸泡, 湿透
把东西弄得很湿。
More words like Soak
- Drench
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Soak
What does Soak mean?
To make something very wet.
What is the definition of Soak?
to put something in liquid for a time so that it becomes completely wet; to become completely wet in this way
How do you use Soak in a sentence?
You should soak the beans overnight before cooking them.
Can you give another example of Soak?
The rain caused his clothes to soak completely through.
What are synonyms for Soak?
Common alternatives include drench.
What is the opposite of Soak?
Opposite meanings include dry, dehydrate, desiccate.
What words go with Soak?
It commonly pairs with completely, thoroughly, overnight, leave something to, let something, in, into, through.
What are common mistakes when using Soak?
Confused with 'soke', which is not a word. Using 'soak' without an object, e.g., 'I will soak' instead of 'I will soak my clothes.' Mixing up with 'sink', which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Soak?
US: /["/səʊk/","/səʊks/","/səʊkt/","/ˈsəʊkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səʊk/","/səʊks/","/səʊkt/","/ˈsəʊkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Soak?
Use 'soak' when you want to describe a process of wetting something. It's appropriate in cooking, cleaning, or describing soaking in a bath. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Soak?
"Soak" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.