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