Absorb
The dictionary definition of “absorb” is a verb that means to take in or soak up a substance or information, to assimilate something fully, or to occupy one’s complete attention.
Use cases:
- Physical absorption:
- Referring to the process of taking in a liquid, gas, or other substance into a material.
- Example: Sponge absorbs water quickly.
- Understanding or learning:
- Referring to the process of comprehending or integrating information or ideas.
- Example: She absorbed the material from the textbook in just a few hours.
- Attention or interest:
- Referring to something that captures or engrosses one’s attention fully.
- Example: The thrilling novel absorbed her for hours.
Examples in sentences:
- The paper towel absorbed the spilled milk from the table.
- He absorbed the lessons of his mentor and applied them to his own work.
- The desert sands absorb heat during the day and release it at night.
Related words:
- Soak up
- Assimilate
- Take in
- Engross
- Digest
