absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
الإنجليزية
~ 3000
المعاني
0 معنى
فعل
A2
action
1
Take in a liquid or gas
To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.
نمط الاستخدام:
to absorb [liquid/gas]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
المرادفات
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
الأضداد
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
الموضوعات
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The towel quickly absorbed the spilled juice.
- Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
- This sponge can absorb a lot of water.
- The mask is designed to absorb harmful fumes.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The cloth absorbs water.
- Plants absorb air and water.
- A sponge absorbs milk.
- The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
فعل
B1
action
2
Fully understand information
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
نمط الاستخدام:
to absorb [information/knowledge]
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
المرادفات
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
الأضداد
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
الموضوعات
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- It took him a while to absorb all the details of the plan.
- She listened carefully, trying to absorb every word.
- It can be hard to absorb so much information at once.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I need time to absorb this idea.
- He reads books to absorb knowledge.
- She could not absorb the lesson.
فعل
B1
action
3
Reduce impact or energy
To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.
نمط الاستخدام:
to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
المرادفات
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
الأضداد
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
الموضوعات
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Good running shoes help absorb shock when you run.
- The walls are designed to absorb sound from outside.
- Dark colors absorb more heat from the sun.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
- Curtains absorb noise from the street.
- Black clothes absorb heat.
فعل
B2
action
4
Include into something larger
To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.
نمط الاستخدام:
to absorb [organization/group]
المرادفات
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
الأضداد
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
الموضوعات
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
- The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
- The new system will absorb all current user data.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The big shop absorbed the small shop.
- The country absorbed new land.
- The team absorbed new players.
فعل
B1
action
5
Hold attention completely
To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.
نمط الاستخدام:
to be absorbed in [something]
المرادفات
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
الأضداد
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
الموضوعات
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She was so absorbed in her book she didn’t hear the phone ring.
- He became absorbed in solving the puzzle.
- The movie completely absorbed the audience.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She is absorbed in her book.
- He is absorbed in his game.
- I am absorbed in my work.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
المقاطع والنبر
ab - sorb (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
تصريفات الكلمة
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
absorbs
verb
absorbing
verb
absorbed
verb
Core family
absorption
noun B2
absorbent
adjective
Related words
absorber
noun
absorbable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
nonabsorbent
adjective
Advanced or less common
absorbency
noun
التعبيرات
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
أمثلة
- It’s easier to absorb information when you are interested in the topic.
- Students need time to absorb information before exams.
absorb the cost
1/əbzˈɔɹb ðə kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
Pay expense yourself
To pay for something yourself instead of making someone else pay for it.
أمثلة
- The company decided to absorb the cost of repairs for all customers.
- We will absorb the cost so you don’t have to pay extra.
be absorbed in
1/bˈi əbzˈɔɹbd ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Fully focused on something
To give all your attention to one thing and not notice anything else.
أمثلة
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.