soak
Definition
- n. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
- n. washing something by allowing it to soak
- v. submerge in a liquid
- v. beat severely
Word forms
- Present participle
- soaking
- Past participle
- soaked
- Past tense
- soaked
- Third person singular
- soaks
Example sentences
n.
After the heavy soak last night, the streets were flooded.
vt.
I soaked the beans in water overnight to make them softer.
vi.
The sponge will soak up the spilled juice quickly.