soak
word
/ˈsoʊk/
sohk
/sˈəʊk/
sohk
Definition
To put something in liquid for a period of time, usually to make it softer or cleaner. Also, to become very wet by absorbing liquid.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with water or other liquids ('soak in water', 'soak your feet'). Can be a verb or a noun ('give the dishes a soak'). Informal contexts may use 'soaked' to mean extremely wet. Not usually used in formal writing.
Spanish: remojar - empaparPortuguese (BR): molhar - encharcar - deixar de molhoPortuguese (PT): ensopar - mergulhar - pôr de molhoChinese (Simplified): 浸泡 - 浸湿Chinese (Traditional): 浸泡 - 浸濕Hindi: भिगोनाArabic: نقع - غمرBengali: ভিজে রাখা - ডুবিয়ে রাখাRussian: замачивать - пропитыватьJapanese: 浸す - つけるVietnamese: ngâmKorean: 담그다 - 흠뻑 적시다Turkish: suda bekletmek - ıslatmakUrdu: بھگو دیناIndonesian: merendam - menyerap
Example Sentences
Please soak the beans overnight before cooking.
basic
He likes to soak his feet after a long day.
basic
The towel will soak up the water quickly.
basic
Be careful or your shoes will soak through in the rain.
natural
Let's soak in the hot tub for a while and relax.
natural
The shirt was so dirty I had to soak it before washing.
natural