Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/

Definitions of soaking

noun The act of becoming thoroughly wet or saturated

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy soaking in a warm bath.

A2 She likes soaking her feet in a bucket of warm water.

B1 Soaking in the hot springs helped relieve my muscle pain.

B2 The soaking of the beans overnight helps them cook faster.

C1 The soaking of the fabric in the dye solution produced vibrant colors.

C2 After a long hike, the soaking in the cool stream was refreshing.

adjective Causing something to become thoroughly wet or saturated

Example Sentences

A1 I left my clothes soaking in the sink.

A2 The sponge was soaking wet after being left in the sink overnight.

B1 The rain left the ground soaking and muddy.

B2 She enjoyed a relaxing bath, soaking in the warm water for hours.

C1 The fabric was soaking with sweat after the intense workout.

C2 The sponge was soaking up the spilled milk quickly.

Examples of soaking in a Sentence

formal The clothes were soaking after being left out in the rain.

informal I got caught in the storm and now I'm soaking wet.

slang I jumped in the pool fully clothed and now I'm soaking.

figurative Her words were like a sponge, soaking up all the information she could.

Grammatical Forms of soaking

past tense

soaked

plural

soakings

comparative

more soaking

superlative

most soaking

present tense

soaks

future tense

will soak

perfect tense

have soaked

continuous tense

is soaking

singular

soaking

positive degree

soaking

infinitive

to soak

gerund

soaking

participle

soaked

Origin and Evolution of soaking

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'soaking' originated from the Old English word 'sacian' which means to saturate or drench.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'soaking' has retained its original meaning of saturating or drenching, but has also come to be used informally to describe a state of relaxation or leisurely enjoyment, such as 'soaking in a hot bath'.