Definition

Completely soaked or saturated with liquid, often making something heavy or soggy.

Example

After the rain, the ground was sodden and muddy, making it difficult to walk.

Conversation

Did you see how sodden the ground was after the rain last night?

Yeah, it looked like a swamp out there!

I know, right? My shoes got completely soaked and felt so sodden.

That's the worst! I hope it dries up before our picnic this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something very wet or soaked, often to the point where it is heavy or saturated.

Example

The heavy rain soddened the ground, making it difficult to walk.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how the rain soddened the ground yesterday?

Yeah, it was a mess! I almost slipped on my way to work.

I know, right? It really soddened everything in the park too.

Root Explanation

Sodden → The word originates from Old English 'sodden', which means boiled or cooked. It describes something that has absorbed moisture or is soaked, often to the point of being heavy or saturated.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'boiled' or 'cooked' — that's why sodden means soaked or heavy with moisture.

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