absorb — to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈzɔːrb/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking skills are so amazing that I absorb calories just by watching her cook!
- The black hole absorbs everything, including my motivation to study physics.
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis.
absorb
VERB[/əbˈzɔːrb/]
to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around
The sponge absorbed all the spilled water.
Good soil absorbs rainwater and helps plants grow. (💧 Take In + 🧽 Soak Up → Absorb)
Children absorbed new ideas, adored science, and explored the museum.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'absorbere', composed of 'ab-' (away, from) and 'sorbere' (to suck in, drink up). The word entered English in the 15th century via Old French.
Breakdown
ab- (away, from) + sorb (to suck in, drink) = absorb
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“This fabric absorbs moisture well.”
“Children absorb knowledge like sponges.”
“These shoes absorb shock when running.”
“The company will absorb the additional costs.”
“She was fully absorbed in her book.”
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking skills are so amazing that I absorb calories just by watching her cook!”
“The black hole absorbs everything, including my motivation to study physics.”
“Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis.”
“Reading extensively helps students absorb various writing styles and vocabulary.”
“The new employee quickly absorbed the company culture and adapted well.”
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