Soak

usgb/səʊk/
verb

To make something completely wet by putting it into liquid, or to become completely wet by being in liquid.

Soak the beans overnight before cooking.
Visual representation of "soak" - to make something completely wet by putting it into liquid, or to become completely wet by being in liquid

Often appears as...

  • soak in water
  • soak up liquid
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Visual representation of "soak"
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Complete Immersion

Use 'soak' when something is entirely in liquid, not just partly wet.

Illustration for Complete Immersion
Make sure to soak the sponge until it's saturated.
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Preparation Process

'Soak' often refers to a step in preparing food, like softening beans.

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Remember to soak the lentils before cooking them.
Visual representation of the word "Soak"

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