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- Dictionaryabsorb/əbˈzɔːb/
verb
- 1. take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action: "buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat" Similar Opposite
- 2. take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly: "she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book" Similar
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The meaning of ABSORB is to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way. How to use absorb in a sentence.
ABSORB definition: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
Absorb definition: to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up. See examples of ABSORB used in a sentence.
To absorb is to take in or suck up like a sponge. If you don't hear your mother calling because you are reading, you could say you were absorbed in the book.
If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and moisture from the soil. American English : absorb / əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /
absorb something to use up a large supply of something, especially money or time. The new proposals would absorb $80 billion of the federal budget. My work absorbs a great deal of my time.
If a substance absorbs a liquid, it takes it in through its surface and holds it: The fabric absorbs all the moisture, keeping your skin dry. be absorbed in sth. B2. to give all your attention to something that you are doing: Simon was so absorbed in his computer game, he didn't notice me come in.
absorb something to use up a large supply of something, especially money or time The new proposals would absorb $80 billion of the federal budget. absorb something to deal with changes, effects, costs, etc. The company is unable to absorb such huge losses. See absorb in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Absorb definition: To take (something) in through or as through pores or interstices.
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