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Drench

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Extreme Wetness

Use 'drench' to describe someone or something being extremely wet, usually quickly or unexpectedly.

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Walking home without an umbrella, I was drenched by the rain.
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Unexpected Situations

'Drench' often implies that the soaking was accidental or unplanned.

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The performers were drenched when a water pipe burst overhead.
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Negative Connotation

'Drench' can suggest discomfort or inconvenience, unlike simply getting wet.

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After the water balloon fight, we were completely drenched and shivering.
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