Looking for the meaning of the word ABSORB in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABSORB with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Absorb
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin absorbere, from ab- ‘from’ + sorbere ‘suck in’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əbˈzɔːb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action
Short Definition:soak up
Examples:- buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat
- steroids are absorbed into the bloodstream
Definition:
take up the attention of (someone); interest greatly
Short Definition:interest greatly
Examples:- she sat in an armchair, absorbed in a book
- the work absorbed him and continued to make him happy
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