absorb
English → English
(physics) To soak up: to take in liquid, heat, or light through a surface
Dry sand will absorb water very quickly after a heavy rain shower.
(English) Dry sand will absorb water very quickly after a heavy rain shower.
Dark clothing tends to absorb more heat from the sun than white clothing.
(English) Dark clothing tends to absorb more heat from the sun than white clothing.
(learning) To take in information: to fully understand and remember new ideas or facts
The students were so quiet because they were trying to absorb every word of the lecture.
(English) The students were so quiet because they were trying to absorb every word of the lecture.
It takes time to absorb all the rules of a complex new board game.
(English) It takes time to absorb all the rules of a complex new board game.
Entry ID: en:en:absorb · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary