Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbd/
verb to take in or soak up something, such as a liquid
A1 The sponge absorbed all the water.
A2 She was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the phone ring.
B1 The new employee quickly absorbed all the information during training.
B2 The artist was completely absorbed in creating their masterpiece.
C1 The scientist was absorbed in their research, working long hours in the lab.
C2 The CEO was absorbed in the details of the company's latest merger, overseeing every aspect of the deal.
adjective completely engrossed or focused on something
A1 The sponge was completely absorbed in water.
A2 She was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the phone ring.
B1 The students were absorbed in their research project and worked tirelessly to complete it.
B2 The audience was completely absorbed by the actor's performance on stage.
C1 The scientist was absorbed in his groundbreaking research on climate change.
C2 The artist was so absorbed in her painting that she lost track of time.
adverb in a manner that shows complete attention or focus
A1 She was completely absorbed in her book, not noticing the time passing.
A2 The students were absorbed in the experiment, eager to see the results.
B1 The audience was absorbed in the performance, captivated by the actors' talent.
B2 The scientist was absorbed in his research, working tirelessly to make new discoveries.
C1 The artist was so absorbed in his painting that he lost track of time.
C2 The writer was completely absorbed in her novel, not wanting to put it down until it was finished.
formal The sponge absorbed all the water from the spill.
informal I was so absorbed in the book that I lost track of time.
slang She was totally absorbed in her phone during the meeting.
figurative The artist was absorbed in his work, creating a masterpiece.
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