इंग्रजी

absorb

gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 3000
अर्थ
० अर्थ
क्रियापद A2 action
1

Take in a liquid or gas

To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.

वापर नमुना: to absorb [liquid/gas]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
समानार्थी शब्द
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
सहप्रयोग
absorb water |absorb moisture |absorb oil |absorb heat
विषय
science |daily life |nature |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The cloth absorbs water.
  • Plants absorb air and water.
  • A sponge absorbs milk.
  • The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
क्रियापद B1 action
2

Fully understand information

To understand and remember new information or ideas.

वापर नमुना: to absorb [information/knowledge]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
समानार्थी शब्द
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
सहप्रयोग
absorb information |absorb knowledge |absorb details
विषय
education |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I need time to absorb this idea.
  • He reads books to absorb knowledge.
  • She could not absorb the lesson.
क्रियापद B1 action
3

Reduce impact or energy

To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.

वापर नमुना: to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
समानार्थी शब्द
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
सहप्रयोग
absorb shock |absorb sound |absorb heat
विषय
science |technology |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
  • Curtains absorb noise from the street.
  • Black clothes absorb heat.
क्रियापद B2 action
4

Include into something larger

To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.

वापर नमुना: to absorb [organization/group]
समानार्थी शब्द
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
सहप्रयोग
absorb costs |absorb losses |absorb a company
विषय
business |politics |work |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
  • The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
  • The new system will absorb all current user data.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The big shop absorbed the small shop.
  • The country absorbed new land.
  • The team absorbed new players.
क्रियापद B1 action
5

Hold attention completely

To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.

वापर नमुना: to be absorbed in [something]
समानार्थी शब्द
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
सहप्रयोग
absorbed in thought |absorbed in work
विषय
emotions |daily life |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She is absorbed in her book.
  • He is absorbed in his game.
  • I am absorbed in my work.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
ab - sorb (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
शब्दरूपे
Verb
  • Base: absorb
  • 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
  • Present Participle: absorbing
  • Past: absorbed
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

absorb information

1
/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Take in and understand facts

To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
  • She is often absorbed in thought for hours.

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