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soak vs dowse

dowse vs soak

soak and dowse both are nouns.

soak and dowse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
soak Yes No Yes No
dowse Yes No Yes No
As verbs, soak and dowse are synonyms defined as:
  • soak and dowse: cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
Other synonyms of soak include douse, drench, sop, souse.
soak (noun) dowse (noun)
washing something by allowing it to soak searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
soak (verb) dowse (verb)
fill, soak, or imbue totally cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto slacken
heat a metal prior to working it use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
become drunk or drink excessively wet thoroughly
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
beat severely
submerge in a liquid
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
leave as a guarantee in return for money
Difference between soak and dowse

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