soak (up) (Meaning)

soak (up)

to learn and remember (something) quickly, to take in (liquid), to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.), to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pleasant) in usually a slow or relaxed way

Synonyms & Antonyms of soak (up)

soak (up) Sentence Examples

  1. The dry towel eagerly soaked up the water spills from the counter.
  2. The hard-working sponge soaked up every last drop of spilled juice.
  3. The parched plant soaked up the life-giving water, reviving its drooping leaves.
  4. The thirsty soil soaked up the heavy rainfall, preventing erosion and nourishing crops.
  5. The heavy thunderstorm soaked up the ground, creating vast puddles that reflected the sky.
  6. The salty tears soaked up the fabric of her handkerchief, absorbing her sorrow.
  7. The warm sun soaked up the morning mist, leaving a clear and crisp day ahead.
  8. The open book soaked up her attention, engrossing her in its fascinating stories.
  9. The new sofa soaked up sunlight, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in the living room.
  10. The attentive audience soaked up every word of the speaker's inspiring speech, leaving them with a profound sense of purpose.

FAQs About the word soak (up)

to learn and remember (something) quickly, to take in (liquid), to use a large amount of (money, supplies, etc.), to enjoy feeling or experiencing (something pl

suck (up), take up,drink, absorb, sponge,swallow, imbibe, sip, slurp,gulp

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The dry towel eagerly soaked up the water spills from the counter.

The hard-working sponge soaked up every last drop of spilled juice.

The parched plant soaked up the life-giving water, reviving its drooping leaves.

The thirsty soil soaked up the heavy rainfall, preventing erosion and nourishing crops.