# absorbs

Pronunciation: US say "ab-SORBZ" /æbˈsɔɹbz/; UK say "uhb-ZAWBZ" /əbˈzɔːbz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of absorb. — third-person singular simple present indicative of absorb
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of absorb. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The thick foam padding absorbs most of the impact during a fall._
   - _Healthy soil absorbs rainfall and slowly releases it to the roots._

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