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absorb
Verb
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If something is absorbed, it is sucked or soaked up (usually a liquid).
The sponge absorbed the spilled water.
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If you absorb something, you take it in and use it; you learn it.
The teacher was good, I absorbed everything that she said.
Your brain is able to absorb lots of information.
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If something absorbs your time, it takes all it up; it occupies all of your time.
The job absorbs all of my time during the busy season.
interests
noun
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The persons interested in any particular business or cause, taken collectively.