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soak

The correct spelling is soak.

How to pronounce soak

/səʊk/
noun

IPA: /səʊk/

Say it like: Soa-k

The correct spelling is soak. An immersion in water etc. For example: "After the strenuous climb, I had a nice long soak in a bath."

Usage Examples

After the strenuous climb, I had a nice long soak in a bath.

I'm going to soak in the bath for a couple of hours.

Soak the beans overnight before cooking.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An immersion in water etc.
  2. 2.A drunkard.
  3. 3.A carouse; a drinking session.
  4. 4.A low-lying depression that fills with water after rain.

verb

  1. 1.To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it.
  2. 2.To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
  3. 3.To penetrate or permeate by saturation.
  4. 4.To allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed; to take in, receive. (usually + up)
  5. 5.To take money from.

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