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- Dictionaryab·sorb/əbˈzôrb/
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.
verb (used with object) to suck up or drink in (a liquid); soak up: A sponge absorbs water. to swallow up the identity or individuality of; incorporate: The empire absorbed many small nations. Synonyms: destroy, engulf, devour, consume, assimilate.
ABSORB definition: 1. to take something in, especially gradually: 2. to reduce the effect of a physical force, shock…. Learn more.
The word, absorbent, describes something that is capable of absorbing something else. When you go swimming on a chilly day, it's best to carry an absorbent towel so that all of the water is absorbed from the surface of your skin.
Definition of 'absorb' Word Frequency. absorb. (əbzɔːʳb ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense absorbs , present participle absorbing , past tense, past participle absorbed. 1. verb B2. If something absorbs a liquid, gas, or other substance, it soaks it up or takes it in.
Absorb definition: To take (something) in through or as through pores or interstices.
1. To take (something) in through or as through pores or interstices. 2. a. To occupy the attention, interest, or time of; engross: The problem completely absorbed her. See Synonyms at engross. b. To take up or occupy (one's time or interest, for example). 3. To retain (radiation or sound, for example) wholly, without reflection or transmission. 4.
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.
(əbsɔrb , -zɔrb ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense absorbs, present participle absorbing, past tense, past participle absorbed. 1. transitive verb. 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.
ABSORB meaning: 1. If a substance absorbs a liquid, it takes it in through its surface and holds it: 2. to give…. Learn more.
