absorb
Intermediate/əbˈsɔːrb/
- verb
- To soak up or take in
absorb in a sentence
- “The sponge absorbed the spilled milk quickly.”
- “A fabric that absorbs sweat.”
- “The walls are made of a material that absorbs sound.”
- “Absorbing heat from the sun.”
What does “absorb” mean?
absorb (verb) means to soak up or take in. It is pronounced /əbˈsɔːrb/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "absorb" mean?
- absorb (verb) means: To soak up or take in
- How do you pronounce "absorb"?
- "absorb" is pronounced /əbˈsɔːrb/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "absorb" in a sentence?
- Here is "absorb" used in a sentence: The sponge absorbed the spilled milk quickly.
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