Definition of 'soak'

Noun

1. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid); "a good soak put life back in the wagon"
      Synonyms: soakage soaking
2. washing something by allowing it to soak
      Synonyms: soaking

Verb

1. submerge in a liquid; "I soaked in the hot tub for an hour"
2. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
      Synonyms: overcharge surcharge gazump fleece plume pluck rob hook
      Antonyms: undercharge
3. cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
      Synonyms: drench douse dowse sop souse
4. leave as a guarantee in return for money; "pawn your grandfather's gold watch"
      Synonyms: pawn hock
5. beat severely
6. make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
      Synonyms: intoxicate inebriate
7. become drunk or drink excessively
      Synonyms: souse inebriate hit it up
8. fill, soak, or imbue totally; "soak the bandage with disinfectant"
      Synonyms: imbue
9. heat a metal prior to working it

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