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absorbed

Prononciation : [əbˈzɔːrd]

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Contexte : « attention »

(verb) to take in or focus on something completely. When you are absorbed in a book or a game, you are paying full attention and you forget about everything else.

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She was so absorbed in her painting that she lost track of time.

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He was not absorbed in the lesson at all; he was daydreaming instead.

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What are you currently absorbed in that keeps you so interested?

Contexte : « science »

(verb) to take in or soak up something, like a sponge soaking up water. For example, materials such as paper can absorb liquids.

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The towel absorbed all the water from the spill very quickly.

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The plastic does not absorb water; it stays dry even when wet.

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Which materials can absorb the most liquid?

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