soak
verb (used without object)
to lie in and become saturated or permeated with water or some other liquid.
soaked
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past participleof soak.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof soak.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
soakverb (used without object)to lie in and become saturated or permeated with water or some other liquid.
Example Sentences
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I showed up to the appointment late, soaked, and embarrassed.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
I’m pretty sure my tears soaked his shoulder blade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The noodles are springy and dense, meaning they hold their shape nicely when soaked in broth and have a nice chew.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Left behind by their team-mates after the first wave of celebrations, the pair stood side by side, arms outstretched as they soaked in the acclaim from the England supporters who had flocked to Mexico City.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
I probably should have changed first; it would be hard explaining to anyone who found me there why I was soaked.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
