soaked (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊkt/

Definition

Completely wet, often to the point where water drips from the item.

Examples

• The towels were still damp, not completely soaked.

• He came home soaked to the bone after the storm.

• My shoes were soaked after stepping in that puddle.

How to Use soaked

soaked through (collocation)

Completely wet, from the outside to the inside. — "My jacket is soaked through from the rain."

soaked to the bone (idiom)

Extremely wet, as if every part of your body is covered in water. — "We got caught in the downpour and were soaked to the bone."

Synonyms of soaked

Words with a similar meaning to soaked:

• wet
• damp
• sodden
• drenched

Antonyms of soaked

Words with the opposite meaning to soaked:

• dry
• arid

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