soaking
word · lemma: soak
/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
SOH-king
/sˈəʊkɪŋ/
SOH-king
Definition
Completely wet or the act of being covered in liquid; can also mean putting something in liquid for a period of time.
Usage & Nuances
Often used informally to describe being extremely wet ('soaking wet'). As an adjective, emphasizes completeness. As a noun, refers to the process of soaking. Used with 'in' ('soaking in water') or 'wet' ('soaking wet'). Avoid using to describe slight dampness.
Spanish: empapado - remojoPortuguese (BR): encharcado - de molhoPortuguese (PT): encharcado - de molhoChinese (Simplified): 浸湿的 - 浸泡Chinese (Traditional): 浸濕的 - 浸泡Hindi: भिगोना - भीगा हुआArabic: مبلل تمامًا - نقعBengali: ভেজা - পুরোপুরি ভিজে যাওয়া - ডুবে থাকাRussian: промокший - вымокший - замачиваниеJapanese: びしょ濡れ - 浸すことVietnamese: ướt sũng - ngâmKorean: 흠뻑 젖은 - 담그기Turkish: sırılsıklam - ıslatmak - bekletmek (suda)Urdu: بھگو دینا - مکمل بھیگ جاناIndonesian: basah kuyup - merendam
Example Sentences
Let your feet rest by soaking them in warm water.
natural
My clothes are soaking after the rain.
basic
She left the beans soaking in water overnight.
basic
The floor was soaking after the flood.
basic
I'm soaking wet from walking in the storm.
natural
He stood outside without an umbrella, just soaking it all in.
natural