Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.