soak
Third Person
soaks
Present Participle
soaking
Past Tense
soaked
Past Participle
soaked
1
to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated
transitive
- She soaked her feet in warm water after a long day of walking.
- The chef soaked the beans overnight before cooking them.
- He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt.
- She soaked the fabric in a dye solution to change its color.
- He soaked the wooden plank in water to prevent it from drying out.
2
to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone
transitive
- The government decided to soak the wealthy with higher taxes to fund the new project.
- The luxury tax aims to soak those buying expensive items like yachts and private jets.
- They were soaked with fines for missing the deadline to pay their taxes.
- The city officials were criticized for soaking small businesses.
- He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs.
Antonyms:
3
(of a liquid) to completely seep or spread through something
- The rain soaked through his jacket, leaving him drenched.
- The coffee soaked into the fabric of the towel, leaving a stain.
- The oil soaked into the wood, enhancing its natural texture.
- The soup soaked into the bread, making it soft and flavorful.
- The water soaked through the soil, reaching the plant roots deep underground.
Synonyms:
4
to heat metal until it is soft enough to shape or mold
transitive
- The blacksmith soaked the iron in the forge to prepare it for shaping.
- Before hammering the metal into shape, they soaked it in the fire for hours.
- The metal was soaked until it turned red-hot, ready for the craftsman’s tools.
- The workers soaked the steel in the furnace to make it easier to bend.
- The blacksmith carefully soaked the rod in the flames before shaping it.
5
to drink a large amount of alcohol or liquid, often excessively
- After a long week, they decided to soak at the pub and unwind.
- They soaked all night, celebrating their big win.
- The group soaked together, toasting to the success of the project.
- They soaked in the local bar after the concert, reminiscing about the show.
- He was known to soak at the weekends, often drinking too much.
6
to strike someone or something forcefully or hit it hard
transitive
- He soaked the punching bag with a powerful series of hits.
- The boxer soaked his opponent with a strong right hook.
- She soaked the door with a firm kick to break it open.
- The player soaked the ball with a hard hit, sending it flying across the field.
- He soaked the drum with his sticks, creating a loud beat.