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A sponge can absorb water quickly.
What does Absorb mean?
Absorb means take in or soak up.
Dictionary definition
To take in or soak up something such as liquid, light, heat, or information.
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Plants absorb sunlight to make food.
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Good readers absorb new ideas by reviewing key details.
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MeaningAbsorb means take in or soak up.
ExampleExample: A sponge can absorb water quickly.
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- Syllables
- ab · zorb
- Strongest beat
- zorb
- Ending
- zorb
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on zorb.
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Synonyms
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soak upUse when liquid is taken in.
take inUse for receiving information or energy.
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absorb
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absorption
The process of taking in something.
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