verb

absorbs

abso·rbs 2 syllables

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; t…

Word facts

Part of speech verb
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Absorbs

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

Example sentences

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    Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass.

Synonyms for Absorbs

Antonyms for Absorbs

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How many syllables does absorbs have?

Absorbs has 2 syllables: abso·rbs. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is absorbs?

Absorbs is used as a verb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

What are synonyms for absorbs?

Words with similar meanings to absorbs include assume, bear, pay for, use up. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use absorbs in a sentence?

Example: "Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass."

What words start with the same letter as absorbs?

Absorbs starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does absorbs have?

Absorbs has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.