absorb
gb/əbzˈɔɹb/ us/əbzˈɔɹb/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 3000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Take in a liquid or gas
To take in a liquid or gas, like a sponge takes in water.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to absorb [liquid/gas]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'absorb' with 'adsorb', which is a technical chemistry term meaning to collect particles on a surface, not soak into it.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
soak up (More informal and often used for liquids in everyday contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
release (Means to let a liquid or gas out, opposite of taking it in.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
absorb water
|absorb moisture
|absorb oil
|absorb heat
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The cloth absorbs water.
- Plants absorb air and water.
- A sponge absorbs milk.
- The wall absorbs heat from the sun.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
2
Fully understand information
To understand and remember new information or ideas.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to absorb [information/knowledge]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'memorize', which focuses on storing information rather than fully understanding it.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
assimilate (More formal, often used in academic contexts for integrating new knowledge.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (To deliberately not pay attention to information, opposite of taking it in.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
absorb information
|absorb knowledge
|absorb details
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need time to absorb this idea.
- He reads books to absorb knowledge.
- She could not absorb the lesson.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
Reduce impact or energy
To take in force, sound, or energy so it is weaker.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to absorb [shock/noise/heat]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cushion (Focuses more on softening physical impact.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
reflect (To bounce energy like light or sound back instead of taking it in.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
absorb shock
|absorb sound
|absorb heat
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The shoes absorb shock when I walk.
- Curtains absorb noise from the street.
- Black clothes absorb heat.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
4
Include into something larger
To make something part of a bigger thing so it is no longer separate.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to absorb [organization/group]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
integrate (Focuses on combining parts into a whole, sometimes keeping some individuality.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
separate (To keep things apart rather than combine them into one.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
absorb costs
|absorb losses
|absorb a company
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|politics
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The larger company absorbed its smaller competitor.
- The empire absorbed many neighboring states.
- The new system will absorb all current user data.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The big shop absorbed the small shop.
- The country absorbed new land.
- The team absorbed new players.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
5
Hold attention completely
To take all of someone's attention so they think only about that thing.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to be absorbed in [something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
engross (Slightly more formal; strong focus on deep involvement.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
distract (To take attention away from something rather than focus on it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
absorbed in thought
|absorbed in work
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
emotions
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She is absorbed in her book.
- He is absorbed in his game.
- I am absorbed in my work.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
absorb
IPA
GB/əbzˈɔɹb/
US/əbzˈɔɹb/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
ab - sorb (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sorb)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: absorb
- 3rd Person Singular: absorbs
- Present Participle: absorbing
- Past: absorbed
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
absorb information
1/əbzˈɔɹb ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Take in and understand facts
To learn and understand new facts or ideas well.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He was completely absorbed in his painting and didn’t notice me enter.
- She is often absorbed in thought for hours.