Definition

Describing something that has been quenched or satisfied, often referring to thirst or a chemical reaction where a substance is mixed with water.

Example

After a long hike, I finally slaked my thirst with a cold drink.

Conversation

I finally finished my project after all that hard work.

That's great! Did you feel slaked after completing it?

Definitely! My stress was completely slaked once I submitted it.

I can imagine! Now you can relax and enjoy some free time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To satisfy or quench, especially in relation to thirst or a desire.

Example

After a long hike, I slaked my thirst with a cold drink.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I finally slaked my thirst after that long hike.

That's great! Nothing like cold water after a workout.

Yeah, I really needed it; I was feeling drained.

Root Explanation

Slaked comes from the Old English 'sleacian', meaning to lessen or to become less intense. The word originally referred to the act of reducing thirst or quenching a desire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lessening' or 'quenching' a thirst — that's what slaked means.

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