Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
soak verb
/səʊk/
/soʊk/ v
/soʊk/ v •
[I + adverb or preposition T] to make very wet, or (of liquid) to be absorbed in large amounts
The wind had blown the rain in and soaked the carpet.
You'd better wipe up that red wine you've spilt before it soaks (= is absorbed) into the carpet.
Blood had soaked through both bandages.
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[I or T] to leave something in liquid, especially in order to clean it, soften it, or change its flavour
You can usually soak out a stain.
Leave the beans to soak overnight./Let the beans soak overnight.
Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.
(Definition of soak verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
