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absorbs

verb
USab-SORBZ/æbˈsɔɹbz/UKuhb-ZAWBZ/əbˈzɔːbz/

1 meaning of absorbs

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  1. 1
    verb
    Third-person singular present of absorb. Use this form with he, she, or it.

    A dry sponge absorbs water almost instantly.

    Dark clothing absorbs more heat from the sun.

    Note

absorbs is a form of absorb

absorb, verb: To soak up a liquid or gas, the way a sponge takes in water. Full entry

Forms
absorbabsorbs he/she/itabsorbing -ing formabsorbed past tense, past participle
Spelling
absorb → absorbs: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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