Meaning of the word absorbed in English

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absorbed

US /əbˈzɔːrbd/
UK /əbˈzɔːrbd/
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Adjective

1.

fully engrossed or occupied; having one's attention completely taken up

Example:
She was completely absorbed in her book.
He was so absorbed in his work that he didn't notice the time.
2.

taken in and made part of a whole; assimilated

Example:
The plant absorbed water from the soil.
The new employees were quickly absorbed into the team.

Past Participle

1.

past participle of absorb

Example:
The sponge had absorbed all the spilled liquid.
He was so deeply absorbed in thought that he didn't hear me.
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