soaked

UK: səʊkt | US: soʊkt

Definition

  1. adj. completely wet; saturated with liquid

  2. vt. past tense and past participle of "soak" (to make or become thoroughly wet)

Structure
soak <to saturate with liquid>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "soak" originates from Old English sōcian, meaning "to become saturated with liquid," likely derived from Proto-Germanic sōkijaną. The suffix "-ed" is a common English past participle marker, indicating a completed action. Together, "soaked" literally means "having been saturated with liquid," reflecting its modern usage to describe thorough wetness.

Examples

  1. Her clothes were soaked after walking in the heavy rain.

  2. He soaked the beans overnight to soften them.

  3. The sponge was completely soaked with water.

  4. We got soaked during the sudden downpour.

  5. She soaked the stain in detergent before washing it.