Definition of soaked

The word "soaked" has its roots in Old English. The verb "socan" meant "to wet" or "to moisten," and it was often used in combination with other words to describe the act of making something wet. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved, and "soak" emerged as a standalone verb. The past tense of "soak," "soaked," also developed from the Old English verb "socan." In the 13th century, the Middle English verb "sooken" referred to the act of making something wet or saturated. By the 15th century, the past tense "soaked" had become established, and it has remained a part of the English language ever since. Today, "soaked" is used to describe something that has been thoroughly wet or saturated, often as a result of being submerged in liquid.