Absorbs

Pronunciation: /əbˈsɔːrbz/

Definitions of absorbs

verb to take in or soak up something, such as liquid or information

Example Sentences

A1 Water absorbs into the soil when it rains.

A2 Plants absorb nutrients from the soil to grow.

B1 The sponge absorbs water quickly and efficiently.

B2 The fabric of this shirt absorbs sweat and keeps you dry.

C1 The new technology absorbs carbon emissions from the atmosphere.

C2 The material used in this insulation absorbs sound, creating a quiet environment.

Examples of absorbs in a Sentence

formal The sponge absorbs water quickly and efficiently.

informal My new shirt absorbs sweat really well during workouts.

slang These new headphones absorb all the background noise, it's amazing!

figurative She absorbs information like a sponge, always eager to learn new things.

Grammatical Forms of absorbs

• past tense: absorbed
• plural: absorbs
• comparative: more absorbent
• superlative: most absorbent
• present tense: absorbs
• future tense: will absorb
• perfect tense: has absorbed
• continuous tense: is absorbing
• singular: absorbs
• positive degree: absorbs
• infinitive: to absorb
• gerund: absorbing
• participle: absorbing

Origin and Evolution of absorbs

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'absorbs' originated from the Latin word 'absorbere', which means to swallow up or consume.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'absorbs' has retained its original meaning of taking in or soaking up something, but it has also expanded to include a figurative sense of being fully engrossed or immersed in something.