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absorbed

Pronunciation: [əbˈzɔːrd]

Word

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

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

Context: “science”

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

Example

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

Example

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

Example

Which materials can absorb the most liquid?

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