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Meaning of soaking
The primary meaning of the word "soaking" is to become or make something thoroughly wet.
Etymology of soaking
The word "soaking" comes from the Old English word "sōcian", which means "to soak" or "to dip", and is related to the Old Norse word "sókka", which means "to sink" or "to dip"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making something wet or the state of being wet
Synonyms
drenching
saturating
wetting
steeping
immersing
submerging
flooding
deluging
inundating
soaking
dousing
splashing
sprinkling
dripping
drizzling
pouring
showering
bathing
washing
rinsing
moistening
humidifying
steaming
misting
spraying
spouting
gushing
overflowing
surging
seeping
percolating
permeating
penetrating
absorbing
Definitions
- To become or make something thoroughly wet, typically by immersing it in liquid or by letting liquid penetrate it
- To absorb or be absorbed by a liquid, typically as a result of being immersed in it or exposed to it over a period of time
- To pay or be paid a large amount of money for something, typically considered excessive
Usage Examples
- The clothes were soaking wet after being left outside in the rain
- She spent hours soaking in the bathtub, relaxing and unwinding
- The sponge was soaking up the spilled liquid, absorbing it quickly
Antonyms
dry
dehydrated
parched
arid
desiccated
waterless
bone-dry
moistureless
rainless
cloudless
sunny
clear
dryness
dehydration
desiccation
evaporation
drainage
drying
wringing
squeezing
draining
evaporating
vaporizing