drench
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /drɛnʧ/
KK: /drɛnʧ/
noun
Definition
A large amount of liquid, often medicine, that is given to an animal by pouring it down their throat or a heavy rain that soaks something completely.
Example
The farmer used a drench to treat the sick sheep.
Conversation
Did you hear about that huge storm last night?
Yeah, I got completely caught in the drench of rain while walking home!
That sounds awful! I hope you had an umbrella.
I did, but it was no match for the drench — I was soaked!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dose
potion
liquid
Antonyms
dryness
drought
aridity
transitive verb
Definition
To soak something completely with a liquid, making it very wet.
Example
The heavy rain will drench the ground and fill the rivers.
Tense Forms
Past: drenched
Past Participle: drenched
Conversation
Did you see how the rain drenched everything outside?
Yeah, I had to run to my car and got completely soaked!
I know, right? I hope it doesn't drench the picnic this weekend.
Root Explanation
Drench → The word originates from Middle English 'drenchen', which is derived from Old English 'drencan', meaning to cause to drink or to soak. The word 'drench' means to soak thoroughly or to wet completely.
Memory Tip
Imagine soaking something completely in water — that's what 'drench' means, coming from the idea of causing something to drink or be soaked.
Visually Confused Words
bedrench
wrench
trench
french
drawbench