Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
soak-up
phrasal verb
/soʊk ʌp/
Definition
To absorb or take in a liquid or substance thoroughly.
Examples
- After a long day at the beach, I like to sit on the porch and soak up the sun.
- Children often soak up knowledge quickly when they are young.
- The sponge can soak up the spilled water in no time.
Meaning
The act of taking in or absorbing something, particularly liquids, heat, or knowledge.
Synonyms
- absorb
- take in
- assimilate
