soak in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Absorb fully
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“He just sat there soaking it all in.”
“The lesson took time to soak in.”
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Soak in means absorb fully. Soak up means absorb a liquid or atmosphere.
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soak up
A contrast learners often mix up
Absorb a liquid or atmosphere
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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