Absorb: meaning, definitions and examples

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absorb

 

[ ษ™bหˆsษ”หrb ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in science

To take in or soak up a liquid. In chemistry, absorb often refers to the process of a substance taking in another substance.

Synonyms

assimilate, soak up, take in

Examples of usage

  • The sponge absorbed all the water from the spill.
  • Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots.
Context #2 | Verb

in learning

To understand and remember new information. It involves incorporating new ideas or knowledge into one's existing understanding.

Synonyms

comprehend, grasp, learn

Examples of usage

  • She was able to absorb the material quickly and ace the exam.
  • Children absorb language skills easily at a young age.
Context #3 | Verb

in energy

To take in and reduce the effect of a shock, impact, or force. It can also refer to the process of converting energy into a different form.

Synonyms

dampen, lessen, mitigate

Examples of usage

  • The helmet absorbed the impact of the fall.
  • Solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity.

Translations

Translations of the word "absorb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absorver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช absorbieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyerap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณะปะธะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wchล‚aniaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅŽใ™ใ‚‹ (ใใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absorber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absorber

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ˆ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (heubsuhada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุชุต (yamtas)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absorbovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absorbovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆ”ถ (xฤซshลu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ absorbirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleypa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorulmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absorber

Etymology

The word 'absorb' originated from the Latin word 'absorbere', which means 'to swallow up'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of absorption has been a fundamental aspect in various fields such as science, learning, and energy, where the process of taking in or assimilating something plays a crucial role.

See also: absorbable, absorbed, absorbent, absorber, absorbing, absorbingly, absorption.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,602 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.