Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔrb/

Definitions of absorb

verb to take in or soak up something, typically a liquid

Example Sentences

A1 Plants absorb water from the soil.

A2 Sponges are able to absorb a lot of liquid.

B1 The fabric of the towel is designed to absorb moisture quickly.

B2 It is important to absorb the key points of the lecture in order to pass the exam.

C1 The scientist's mind was able to absorb complex theories and ideas effortlessly.

C2 Her ability to absorb information and apply it in real-world scenarios set her apart from her peers.

Examples of absorb in a Sentence

Grammatical Forms of absorb

past tense

absorbed

plural

absorbs

comparative

more absorbent

superlative

most absorbent

present tense

absorb

future tense

will absorb

perfect tense

has absorbed

continuous tense

is absorbing

singular

absorb

positive degree

absorbent

infinitive

to absorb

gerund

absorbing

participle

absorbing

Origin and Evolution of absorb