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absorbed

UK
/əbˈzɔːbd/
US
/əbˈzɔrbd/

Translations

absorbedadjective
more absorbed
Comp.
most absorbed
Super.
UK
/əbˈzɔːbd/
US
/əbˈzɔrbd/
absorbéAu sens figuré : profondément absorbé, entièrement plongé dans une activité ou une pensée.
She was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the phone ring.
Elle était tellement absorbée par son livre qu'elle n'a pas entendu sonner le téléphone.
absorbéAu sens propre : pris en, absorbé, assimilé.
The absorbed moisture weakened the cardboard.
L'humidité absorbée a fragilisé le carton.
Synonyms
engrossed
immersed
preoccupied
wrapped
involved
consumed
enthralled
fascinated
Antonyms
uninterested
distracted
absorbverb

absorbed

Past Simple

absorbed
Past Simple
absorbed
Past Participle
absorbing
Gerund
UK
/əbˈzɔːb/
US
/əbˈzɔrb/
The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
L’éponge peut absorber beaucoup d’eau.
absorberDans le sens d’intégrer dans un ensemble plus vaste, notamment en contexte économique ou institutionnel.
The company plans to absorb the smaller firm into its operations.
L’entreprise prévoit d’absorber la petite société dans ses activités.
captiverDans le sens d’occuper entièrement l’attention.
The novel was so captivating that it absorbed him completely.
Le roman était si captivant qu’il l’a complètement captivé.
absorberPour la lumière, la chaleur ou le son.
Dark colors absorb more heat from sunlight than light colors.
Les couleurs sombres absorbent davantage la chaleur du soleil que les couleurs claires.
Additional translations
amortirPour un choc, un impact ou une contrainte physique.
prendre en chargePour une charge financière, une dépense ou un coût.
Synonyms
assimilate
soak up
take in
engulf
consume
sponge up
imbibe
digest
Antonyms
release
disperse
absorbpast participle

absorbed

Used to describe a state of being deeply engaged or something that has been taken in.
absorbéPour quelqu’un entièrement absorbé par une pensée, une lecture ou une activité.
She was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear the phone ring.
Elle était tellement absorbée par son livre qu’elle n’a pas entendu le téléphone sonner.
absorbéPour quelque chose qui a été absorbé, incorporé ou retenu.
The absorbed nutrients travel through the bloodstream to nourish the body.
Les nutriments absorbés circulent dans le sang pour nourrir le corps.

Definitions

absorbedadjective
Deeply engrossed or involved in something.
She was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the phone ring.
Taken in or soaked up; having been assimilated.
The absorbed moisture weakened the cardboard.
absorbverb
To take in or soak up a liquid or other substance.
The sponge can absorb a lot of water.
To take in and understand information or ideas.
She tried to absorb all the details of the lecture.
To take in and integrate into a larger entity or system.
The company plans to absorb the smaller firm into its operations.
To engage or occupy the attention or interest of someone fully.
The novel was so captivating that it absorbed him completely.
To reduce the effect or intensity of something, such as a shock or impact.
The airbags are designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
To take in or retain energy such as light, heat, or sound rather than reflecting or transmitting it.
Dark colors absorb more heat from sunlight than light colors.
To take over and bear (a cost, loss, or expense) without passing it on to others.
The manufacturer agreed to absorb the additional shipping charges.
absorbpast participle
Deeply engrossed or occupied in thoughts or activity.
She was so absorbed in her book that she didn’t hear the phone ring.
Taken in, soaked up, or incorporated into something else.
The absorbed nutrients travel through the bloodstream to nourish the body.
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