soak up
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
verb
To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.
verb
To learn, especially passively or eagerly; to allow an experience to affect oneself.
Example Sentences
- "The tissue soaked up all of the spilled milk."
- "Tan was not at Stamford Bridge and Mackay's tactics proved effective as his side soaked up Chelsea's attacks despite conceding the majority of possession, and frequently threatened on the break."
- "soak up the sun"
- "Even so, this delightful station is well worth a visit, - either to admire the architecture, sip a coffee from the shop, or just soak up the relaxed atmosphere of the area and watch the birds and other wildlife on the shores right outside the station."