Definition of Absorbed
Absorbed
ab·sorbed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
very engaged or interested in something, having one's attention fully occupied;
e.g. She was absorbed in the book and didn't hear me enter the room.
(verb)
took in a substance like a liquid or a form of energy, usually by a physical or chemical process, often in order to reduce its intensity;
e.g. The napkin absorbed the water we had spilled. The carpet absorbed the sound of our footsteps.
(verb)
took in ideas, information, or experiences and understood their significance;
e.g. He absorbed the news we had just given him.
(verb)
gained control over something, often by using it;
e.g. The project absorbed most of our resources without yielding any profits.
(verb)
interested or engaged someone deeply, occupied their attention;
e.g. The movie absorbed us for its full duration, and we didn't speak at all while watching.
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