Vocabulary Entry

soaking

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

To cause to be thoroughly wet or saturated by immersion in liquid.

Example Sentences

"She was soaking wet after the rain."

"He soaked the beans overnight before cooking them."

"The sponge is soaking up all the water from the table."

noun

Example Sentences

"The soaking of the cloth helped remove the stains."

"After the soaking, the garden looked refreshed."

"A good soaking can be beneficial for dry plants."

adjective

Example Sentences

"She gave him a soaking look after he splashed her."

"The soaking rain continued throughout the night."

"He wore a soaking shirt after the sudden downpour."