absorb

Meanings

• verb

  1. To take in or receive (something, such as knowledge, experience, or nutrients) fully or quickly.

  - "The student quickly absorbed the new material."
  - "The plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil."

• verb

  2. To soak up or take in a liquid or other substance.

  - "The paper towel absorbs the spilled water."
  - "The clay absorbs water before being molded."

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Pronunciation

1. /æbˈsɔɹb/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

emit

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Synonyms

assume , bear , pay for , use up , assimilate , engulf , incorporate , overwhelm , swallow up , engage , engross , immerse , monopolize , occupy , draw , drink in , imbibe , soak up , sop up , steep , suck , suck up , take in , take up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with absorb
adsorb , desorb , sorb

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Variants

List of all variants of absorb that leads to same result
absorb , absorbabilities , absorbability , absorbable , absorbed , absorbing , absorbs

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Forms

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absorbed, absorbing, absorbs, absorbedly

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Etymology

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The word 'absorb' comes from the Latin 'absorbeo,' which means 'to suck up,' 'to swallow up,' or 'to soak up.'

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Trivia

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1. The human body absorbs about 25-30 feet of intestinal villi, which increases the surface area for nutrient absorption.

2. The term 'absorb' is also used in finance to describe the process of taking in or receiving money or assets.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adsorption: A process in which atoms, ions, or molecules adhere to a surface, forming a film or layer.

2. Osmosis: The process by which a solvent (such as water) passes through a semipermeable membrane into a solution, leading to equalization of solute concentration on both sides.

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Culture

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In literature, 'absorb' has been used metaphorically to describe the process of gaining knowledge or experience. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' Nick Carraway describes how he 'absorbed' the story of Gatsby's past from various sources.

How to Memorize "absorb"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sponge soaking up water. Imagine the water entering the sponge and being absorbed by its fibers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'absorb' with the word 'take in.' Think of how you take in information or nutrients.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Absorb nutrients like a sponge.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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