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Definition soak up in British English

soak up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

if a dry or soft substance soaks up a liquid, the liquid goes into it

Example

Use paper towels to soak up the oil.

Synonyms and related words
soak submerge dip
2

to spend time experiencing, listening to, or feeling something enjoyable

Example

Visit the market to soak up the local atmosphere.

Example

We're having a great time, soaking up the sun.

Synonyms and related words
like enjoy go in for
3

to use a lot of something such as money or time

Synonyms and related words
use up run out eat into
Definition soak up in British English