Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
soak (verb)intransitive verb
1.
to lie immersed in liquid (as water) become saturated by or as if by immersion
2.
a) to enter or pass through something by or as if by pores or interstices - permeate
b) to penetrate or affect the mind or feelings - usually used with in or into
3.
transitive verb
to drink alcoholic beverages intemperately
1.
to permeate so as to wet, soften, or fill thoroughly
2.
to place in a surrounding element (as liquid) to wet or permeate thoroughly
3.
to extract by or as if by steeping - soak the dirt out
4.
a) to draw or take in by or as if by suction or absorption - soaked up the sunshine
b) to intoxicate (oneself) by drinking alcoholic beverages
5.
to cause to pay an exorbitant amount
1.
a) the act or process of the state of being - soaking soaked
b) that (as liquid) in which something is soaked
2.
- drunkard
3.
slang - pawn