ENGLISH WORD FILE NO. 00404 · Core CSAT & TOEIC Vocabulary
absorb
v.
US/əbˈzɔːrb/
UK/əbˈzɔːb/
CSAT Frequency72/100
TOEIC Frequency68/100
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Meanings of absorb
1verb
To take in or soak up a liquid, gas, or other substance through the surface or pores.
The sponge absorbs water quickly and efficiently.
The sponge absorbs water quickly and efficiently.
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots.
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots.
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Derivatives of absorb
absorption
absorption (noun)
The absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine.
The absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine.
absorbent
absorbent (adjective/noun)
Paper towels are highly absorbent materials for cleaning.
Paper towels are highly absorbent materials for cleaning.
absorb energy
absorb energy (verb phrase)
Solar panels absorb energy from sunlight to generate electricity.
Solar panels absorb energy from sunlight to generate electricity.
absorb losses
absorb losses (verb phrase)
The company must absorb losses from the failed investment.
The company must absorb losses from the failed investment.
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Synonyms & Antonyms of absorb
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Common Phrases with absorb
absorb waterabsorb water
absorb energyabsorb energy
absorb informationabsorb information
absorb shockabsorb shock
absorb costsabsorb costs
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Practice Question: absorb
Choose the best word for the blank
The material used in the construction must ___ large amounts of heat to protect the building.
- A absorbing
- B absorbs
- C absorb
- D absorbed
The base form 'absorb' follows the modal verb 'must,' which requires the infinitive without 'to.'