Meaning of the word soaking in English

What does soaking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

soaking

US /ˈsoʊ.kɪŋ/
UK /ˈsəʊ.kɪŋ/

Adjective

extremely wet; drenched

Example:
After walking in the rain, my clothes were absolutely soaking.
The ground was soaking wet from the overnight storm.

Noun

the action of making something thoroughly wet

Example:
The soaking of the clothes in detergent helped remove the stubborn stains.
A good soaking in the tub can be very relaxing.