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absorb

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/əbˈzɔrb/ · ab-sorb

to take in a substance, typically liquid or gas, so that it becomes part of something.

Meanings

verbformal

to take in a substance, typically liquid or gas, so that it becomes part of something.

کسی مادے (عام طور پر مائع یا گیس) کو لینا، تاکہ وہ کسی چیز کا حصہ بن جائے۔

جذب کرنا

jazb karna

Synonyms

assimilateingestsoak upجذب کرناسموناحاصل کرنا

Antonyms

releaseexpeldisperseرہا کرناباہر نکالناپھیلانا

Common Collocations

  • absorb information
  • absorb shock
  • absorb light

Example Sentences

Plants absorb sunlight to create energy.

پودے سورج کی روشنی جذب کرتے ہیں تاکہ توانائی پیدا کریں۔

Poday sooraj ki roshni jazb karte hain taake tawanai paida karein.

This sponge can absorb a lot of water.

یہ سپنج بہت سارا پانی جذب کر سکتا ہے۔

Yeh sponge bohat sara pani jazb kar sakta hai.

The materials will absorb the impact during the accident.

یہ میٹریل حادثے کے دوران اثر کو جذب کریں گے۔

Yeh materials haadse ke doran asar ko jazb karenge.

Easily Confused With

abscond:While 'absorb' means to take in, 'abscond' means to leave hurriedly, often to avoid detection or legal consequences.

Word Family

absorption
nounجذب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'absorb' as 'A sponge's job is to absorb.'

Imagine a sponge soaking up water in a bowl.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ سمجھی تھی کیفیت میری، وہ جذبِ محبت کی بات ہے۔

Na samjhi thi kaifiyat meri, woh jazb-e-mohabbat ki baat hai.

I didn't understand my condition, it is the matter of being absorbed in love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو پانی سے ملتا ہے، وہ جڑ جاتا ہے۔

Jo pani se milta hai, woh jarr jaata hai.

Whoever meets with water, gets rooted.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "absorbēre" — to suck in

First known use: 14th century

The word 'absorb' entered English in the late 14th century and has been used in various contexts since then, notably in scientific and educational content.