absorbed
US /əbˈzɔːrbd/
UK /əbˈzɔːrbd/
1.
fully engrossed or occupied; having one's attention completely taken up
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She was completely absorbed in her book.
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He was so absorbed in his work that he didn't notice the time.
2.
taken in and made part of a whole; assimilated
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The plant absorbed water from the soil.
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The new employees were quickly absorbed into the team.
1.
past participle of absorb
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The sponge had absorbed all the spilled liquid.
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He was so deeply absorbed in thought that he didn't hear me.