English / word
absorb
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to take in liquid, heat, information, or attention
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information; to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
In context
01
This towel can absorb water quickly.
02
Give students time to absorb the new grammar rule.
Synonyms
learn,soak,consume
Antonyms
release,emit,repel
Collocations
absorb energy,absorb impact,absorb information
Verb forms
Past: absorbed · Past participle: absorbed · -ing: absorbing