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(Entry 1 of 2)
having the mind fixed on something
- Lori was so absorbed in her book that she didn't hear the bell ring
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absorbed
verb
past tense of absorb
Synonyms & Antonyms of absorbed (Entry 2 of 2)
2
to hold the attention of
- chatting on the phone doesn't absorb me so much that I can't do something else at the same time
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3
to make a part of a body or system
- local schools will seek to absorb the new immigrants into the regular curriculum as quickly as possible
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4
to make complete use of
- cleaning the house absorbed the rest of his energy
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5
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
- somehow she managed to absorb whatever hardships life offered
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The first known use of absorbed was in 1722
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