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absorb

/əbˈzɔːrb/
ab · sorb əb · ˈzɔːrb
English Definition
v. to take in or soak up
中文释义
吸收
Significado en Español
absorber
한국어 뜻
흡수하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hấp thụ
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Example Sentence

The towel absorbed all the water.

毛巾吸收了所有的水。

Synonyms
soak up take in assimilate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “absorb”:

  1. A release
  2. B soak up
  3. C discharge
  4. D repel
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B — soak up. “absorb” means v. to take in or soak up

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A dry sponge can quickly ______ a whole spilled glass of water.

  1. A repel
  2. B absorb
  3. C release
  4. D shed
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B — absorb. “absorb” means v. to take in or soak up

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Common questions about “absorb”

What does “absorb” mean?

absorb — v. to take in or soak up. In Chinese: 吸收.

How do you pronounce “absorb”?

absorb is pronounced /əbˈzɔːrb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · sorb.

How do you use “absorb” in a sentence?

The towel absorbed all the water. (毛巾吸收了所有的水。)

What are synonyms for “absorb”?

soak up, take in, assimilate — all close in meaning to absorb (v. to take in or soak up).

Is “absorb” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. absorb appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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