noun
soaking
noun
1
The act of being immersed in water or another liquid.
"A good soaking overnight softens the dried lentils."
adj
1
Extremely wet; drenched.
"Her hair was soaking wet after the storm."
How to Use Soaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of being drenched in liquid, or an adjective meaning thoroughly wet.
Common pairings
soaking wet
a good soaking
Word Forms
more soaking comparative, soakings plural, most soaking superlative
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A good _____ overnight softens the dried lentils.