soaking
5 synonyms for soaking, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of being immersed in water or another liquid.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use soaking
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
soaking wet
a good soaking
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English soukynge; by surface analysis it is soak + -ing. It is first attested around 1440, in the Promptorium parvulorum.
Full origin of soaking →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.
