CEFR B2

soaking

adjective

Meaning

Extremely wet, often to the point of dripping.

Examples

We got caught in the rain without umbrellas and were soaking by the time we got home.
He came in from the garden, his clothes soaking wet from the sprinklers.

Synonyms: wet, damp, sodden, drenched

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soaking (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely wet, often to the point of dripping.

Examples

We got caught in the rain without umbrellas and were soaking by the time we got home.
He came in from the garden, his clothes soaking wet from the sprinklers.
The towels were still soaking from the last wash, so we couldn't use them.

How to Use soaking

soaking wet (collocation): Completely wet. — "My new shoes are soaking wet from the rain."
soak in (phrasal verb): To become fully absorbed or understood. — "Give the information time to soak in before you make a decision."
soak up (phrasal verb): To absorb liquid or information; to enjoy an atmosphere. — "The sponge soaked up the spilled water. / Children love to soak up the sun at the beach."

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