Definitions

soak up

VERB

absorb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume ingest swallow take in

STRONG

blot devour imbibe ingurgitate

WEAK

drink in osmose sop up sponge up suck in

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

WEAK

disperse dissipate distract eject emit exude misunderstand not get spew vomit

VERB

absorb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assimilate follow get incorporate learn take in understand

STRONG

comprehend digest grasp sense

WEAK

get into latch onto

Antonyms

STRONGEST

miss misunderstand

WEAK

disperse dissipate distract eject emit exude not get spew vomit

VERB

assimilate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehend grasp incorporate understand

STRONG

digest ingest learn sense

WEAK

osmose take in take up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude misinterpret mistake misunderstand

STRONG

overlook

WEAK

not adapt reject unlearn

VERB

drink

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume drain gulp guzzle inhale quaff sip slurp suck

STRONG

absorb belt booze dissipate down gargle imbibe indulge irrigate lap nip slosh sop sponge sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast

WEAK

hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away tank up toss off wash down wet whistle

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

VERB

dry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bake blot deplete drain empty evaporate exhaust sear shrivel wilt wipe wither

STRONG

concentrate condense dehumidify dehydrate desiccate exsiccate freeze-dry harden kiln mummify parch scorch sponge stale swab towel

WEAK

anhydrate torrefy wizen

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bloom dampen expand fill grow soak wet

STRONG

moisten

WEAK

water

VERB

learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine enroll gain get grasp master pick up read receive review study

STRONG

apprentice attain con cram grind imbibe lucubrate matriculate memorize peruse prepare

WEAK

be taught be trained become able become versed brush up on burn midnight oil commit to memory crack the books drink in get down pat get the hang of get the knack of improve mind major in minor in pore over specialize in take course take in train in wade through

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect pass release spend

WEAK

overlook teach

VERB

mop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dab swab wipe

STRONG

dust pat polish rub sponge squeegee wash

WEAK

towel off

VERB

preoccupy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consume engross

STRONG

assimilate comprehend digest follow get grasp immerse incorporate learn monopolize sense

WEAK

get into latch onto take in

Antonyms

STRONG

exclude misinterpret miss mistake misunderstand neglect not get overlook

VERB

sup

Synonyms

STRONG

absorb belt booze consume dissipate down drain gargle gulp guzzle imbibe indulge inhale irrigate lap nip quaff sip slosh slurp sop sponge suck swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast

WEAK

hit the bottle liquor up partake of pull on put away tank up toss off wash down wet one's whistle wet whistle

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain accumulate collect eject gather not use

VERB

take in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorb receive

WEAK

assimilate comprehend digest get grasp perceive savvy see take

Antonyms

WEAK

misconceive misunderstand

VERB

tank up

Synonyms

WEAK

absorb belt bend the elbow booze consume dissipate down drain gargle gulp guzzle hit the bottle imbibe indulge inhale irrigate lap liquor up nip partake of put away quaff sip slosh slurp sop sponge suck sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast toss off wash down wet whistle

Example Sentences

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Thousands of new “vocational schools” sprung up to soak up the money, many of them bogus.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

With less of a regulatory nudge, companies can soak up round after round of funding from investors looking for exponential returns.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Southampton City Council regulates the maximum fares for licensed hackney carriage vehicles within the city boundary, which means drivers have to "bite the bullet" and soak up those increased costs, McMillan said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

I took it, no questions asked, still letting that old dog soak up the sun.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

soak up

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