soaken

/ˈsoʊkən/

Definitions

1. verb

to make thoroughly wet with liquid, typically rain or snow

“The storm left the fields soaken overnight.”

2. verb

to make (something) soaked in a liquid, typically water or a solvent

“The fabric was soaken in the dye for hours.”

3. adjective

completely wet or soaked with liquid

“The soaken earth was unable to absorb more water.”

Synonyms

  • drenched
  • saturated
  • soaked

Antonyms

  • arid
  • dry