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- Dictionaryabsorbed/əbˈzôrbd/
adjective
- 1. (of energy or a liquid or other substance) taken in or soaked up: "the stones warm slowly throughout the day, then radiate absorbed heat at night"
- 2. having one's attention fully engaged; greatly interested: "he was gazing into the water with absorbed attention"
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The meaning of ABSORBED is having one's attention wholly engaged or occupied. How to use absorbed in a sentence.
ABSORBED definition: 1. very interested in something and not paying attention to anything else: 2. very interested in…. Learn more.
: to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way. a sponge absorbs water. charcoal absorbs gas. plant roots absorb water. b. : to take in (knowledge, attitudes, etc.) : acquire, learn. … convictions absorbed in youth … M. R. Cohen. c. : use up, consume. The fever absorbed her strength. His work absorbs all his time and attention.
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.
Absorbed definition: deeply interested or involved; preoccupied. See examples of ABSORBED used in a sentence.
to take something in, especially gradually: be absorbed into Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed into large cities. The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Plants absorb carbon dioxide. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat. Towels absorb moisture.
Definition of absorbed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb. /əbˈzɔːb/ /əbˈzɔːrb/ Verb Forms. liquid/gas. to take in a liquid, gas or other substance from the surface or space around. absorb something Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water. absorb something into something The cream is easily absorbed into the skin. Wordfinder. Extra Examples.
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.
If you are absorbed in something or someone, you are very interested in them and they take up all your attention and energy.
