Sodden

Adjective

Definition: Completely saturated with liquid; soaked.

Synonyms: Drenched, Soaked, Saturated, Waterlogged

Antonyms: Dry, Arid

Examples:
  • The clothes were sodden after being left out in the rain.
  • The ground was sodden from the heavy downpour.
Mnemonics:
  • Imagine someone stepping into a puddle and getting their shoes completely sodden.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'sodain', Old English 'sodig', from 'sod', meaning "cooked".

Historical Usage:

The word evolved from its original meaning of "cooked" to "saturated or soaked" as it was used to describe food that had absorbed too much liquid during cooking.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Sodden to the bone"

Explanation:

It refers to someone being thoroughly soaked, emphasizing that even the bones are wet.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'sodden' with 'sudden'.

Explanation:

'Sodden' means soaked or saturated with liquid, while 'sudden' refers to something happening quickly or unexpectedly.

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