soaking

[ˈsəʊkɪŋ]

soaking Definition

  • 1completely wet; saturated with water or another liquid
  • 2allowing something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid
  • 3extremely wet weather

Using soaking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "soaking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I got caught in the rain and now my clothes are soaking.

  • Example

    She left the dishes soaking in soapy water overnight.

  • Example

    The ground was soaking after the heavy rain.

soaking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for soaking

Antonyms for soaking

Phrases with soaking

  • completely wet

    Example

    After walking in the rain, I was soaking wet.

  • soak up

    absorb or take in (liquid)

    Example

    The sponge soaked up all the water on the counter.

  • to allow something to be absorbed or understood gradually

    Example

    It took a while for the news to soak in.

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Summary: soaking in Brief

The term 'soaking' [ˈsəʊkɪŋ] refers to something that is completely wet or saturated with liquid. It can also mean allowing something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid or extremely wet weather. Common phrases include 'soaking wet,' meaning completely wet, 'soak up,' meaning absorb or take in liquid, and 'soak in,' meaning to allow something to be absorbed or understood gradually.

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