Definition

Completely wet or drenched with water or another liquid.

Example

After the rain, my clothes were completely soaked.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you get caught in the rain earlier?

Yes, I did! I came home completely soaked.

Oh no! I hope you didn’t stay out too long like that.

Not really, but I had to change into dry clothes right away.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Soaked originates from the Old English 'sōcian', meaning to wet or to soak. The word describes the state of being thoroughly wet or saturated with liquid.

Memory Tip

Imagine something being 'thoroughly wet' — that's what soaked means, as it comes from the Old English word for wet.

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