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US/soʊk/
UK/səʊk/
to put something in liquid for a time, or to make something completely wet
In context
Soak the rice noodles in warm water for ten minutes before cooking.
We got completely soaked walking home in the rain.
After the long hike, I just want to soak in a hot bath.
Words that go with soak
verb + adverb
- soak upWe spent the afternoon on the beach, soaking up the sun.
- soak overnightLet the dried mushrooms soak overnight before you use them.
verb + preposition
- soak inLeave the beans to soak in cold water overnight.
- soaked to the skinThe children came home from school soaked to the skin.
adverb + verb
- completely soakedI forgot my raincoat and got completely soaked on the way to work.
verb + noun
- soak up the atmosphereWe sat in a small café to soak up the atmosphere of the old town.