noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

soaking

Soaking (noun) means the act of being immersed in water or another liquid. Example: “A good soaking overnight softens the dried lentils.”

noun

The act of being immersed in water or another liquid.

"A good soaking overnight softens the dried lentils."

adj

Extremely wet; drenched.

"Her hair was soaking wet after the storm."

How to Use Soaking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of being drenched in liquid, or an adjective meaning thoroughly wet.

Common pairings

soaking wet a good soaking

Word Forms

more soaking comparative, soakings plural, most soaking superlative

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Rhymes for soaking

baking making waking taking faking raking shaking leaking quaking braking staking peaking

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “soaking” mean?

The word “soaking” means the act of being immersed in water or another liquid. In plain terms, the process of being drenched in liquid, or an adjective meaning thoroughly wet.

How do you use “soaking” in a sentence?

Here is “soaking” used in a sentence: “A good soaking overnight softens the dried lentils.”

What part of speech is “soaking”?

Depending on how it is used, “soaking” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “soaking” a common word?

“Soaking” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “soaking” have?

“Soaking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of being immersed in water or another liquid.