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Definition
To get wet or soaked, usually from rain or a fine, dense spray.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sensation of being pelted by fine, dense rain or spray. Unlike generic terms for getting wet, this implies a persistent, drenching quality that clings to clothing or skin. It is frequently used in casual conversation to describe the aftermath of being caught in a sudden downpour without an umbrella.
Examples
It is raining hard outside, I got completely soaked walking home.
Related words
Common phrases
soaked through completely
to get soaked by the rain
Common mistake
Avoid using this for accidental spills or immersion in a pool, as it specifically evokes the feeling of rain or fine water droplets hitting the body over time.
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Grammar guides
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