absorb |
absurd |
As a verb absorb
is 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.
As an adjective absurd is
contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
As a noun absurd is
an absurdity.
absorb |
brood |
In transitive terms the difference between absorb and brood
is that
absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while
brood is to protect.
As a noun brood is
the young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
seep |
absorb |
As verbs the difference between seep and absorb
is that
seep is to ooze, or pass slowly through pores or other small openings while
absorb is 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.
As a noun seep
is a small spring, pool, or other place where liquid from the ground (e.g. water, petroleum or tar) has oozed to the surface.
absorb |
captivate |
As verbs the difference between absorb and captivate
is that
absorb is 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 while
captivate is to attract and hold interest and attention of; charm.
absorb |
refract |
As verbs the difference between absorb and refract
is that
absorb is 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 while
refract is (of light) to change direction as a result of entering a different medium.
absorb |
bolt |
As a verb absorb
is 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 .
As a noun bolt is
(
land covered by trees).
absorb |
acknowledge |
In lang=en terms the difference between absorb and acknowledge
is that
absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity while
acknowledge is to admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to
acknowledge the being of a god.
As verbs the difference between absorb and acknowledge
is that
absorb is 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 while
acknowledge is to admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in; as, to
acknowledge the being of a god.
absorb |
comprehends |
As verbs the difference between absorb and comprehends
is that
absorb is 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 while
comprehends is (
comprehend).
absorb |
ridiculous |
As a verb absorb
is 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.
As an adjective ridiculous is
deserving of ridicule; foolish; absurd.
hook |
absorb |
In transitive terms the difference between hook and absorb
is that
hook is to connect (
hook into,
hook together) while
absorb is to accept or purchase in quantity.
As a noun hook
is a rod bent into a curved shape, typically with one end free and the other end secured to a rope or other attachment.
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