Vocab Dictionary

drench Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /drɛnʧ/

Part of speech: noun

Definitions of drench

  1. 1. a soaking or drenching; a state of being wet.

    Example: The drench of the rain left the ground muddy.

  2. 2. to wet thoroughly; to soak.

    Example: They had to drench the plants to ensure they received enough water.

Synonyms for drench

Antonyms for drench

Etymology

Middle English drenchen, from Old English drencan 'to drink', related to drench.

Examples of drench in a Sentence

  • After the storm, the streets were drenched in water.
  • She drench the sponge in soapy water before cleaning.
  • The children played in the rain, getting drenched from head to toe.

Phrases Using drench

drench in sweat
to be completely soaked with sweat.
drench with water
to soak something thoroughly with water.

Word Forms

past Tense
drenched
present Participle
drenching

Usage

region
universal
formality
neutral
frequency
common

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Words That Rhyme with drench