Soak up
verb
To absorb or soak in a liquid.
The sponge will soak up the spilled water.
Often appears as...
- soak up the liquid
- soak up the moisture
verb
To enjoy something thoroughly and take it in completely.
She sat on the beach, soaking up the sun.
Often appears as...
- soak up the sun
- soak up the atmosphere
verb
To learn or absorb information.
He's been soaking up knowledge for his upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- soak up knowledge
- soak up information
verb
To use up or consume all of something.
The growing company is expected to soak up a lot of labor in the area.
Often appears as...
- soak up resources
- soak up time
verb
To absorb or soak in a liquid.
The sponge will soak up the spilled water.
Often appears as...
- soak up the liquid
- soak up the moisture
verb
To enjoy something thoroughly and take it in completely.
She sat on the beach, soaking up the sun.
Often appears as...
- soak up the sun
- soak up the atmosphere
verb
To learn or absorb information.
He's been soaking up knowledge for his upcoming exam.
Often appears as...
- soak up knowledge
- soak up information
verb
To use up or consume all of something.
The growing company is expected to soak up a lot of labor in the area.
Often appears as...
- soak up resources
- soak up time
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Literal meaning
Use 'soak up' when something literally absorbs liquid, like a towel.
I dropped my drink, and the paper towels soaked up the mess.
Pro Tip 2/2Saturate quickly
Some materials soak up liquids faster than others, like a sponge compared to wood.
Use a cloth; it soaks up the spill faster.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal meaning
Use 'soak up' when something literally absorbs liquid, like a towel.
I dropped my drink, and the paper towels soaked up the mess.
Pro Tip 2/2Saturate quickly
Some materials soak up liquids faster than others, like a sponge compared to wood.
Use a cloth; it soaks up the spill faster.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal meaning
Use 'soak up' when something literally absorbs liquid, like a towel.
I dropped my drink, and the paper towels soaked up the mess.
Pro Tip 2/2Saturate quickly
Some materials soak up liquids faster than others, like a sponge compared to wood.
Use a cloth; it soaks up the spill faster.
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