soak

//soʊk//
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Verb

soakInfinitive
soakPresent tense
soakedPast tense
soakedPast participle
soakingPresent participle
soaksThird-person singular
1

to make something completely wet by leaving it in liquid for a period of time

Soak the beans in water overnight.

2

to become completely wet by being left in liquid

Leave the beans to soak in water overnight.

3

to absorb liquid into something

Use a towel to soak up the spilled water.

4

to spend time relaxing in a bath or hot water

I like to soak in a hot bath after a long day.

Noun

1

an act or period of soaking something or being soaked in liquid

Give the dishes a good soak before washing them.

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