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absorb vs absorbable

absorbable vs absorb

absorb is not an adjective while absorbable is an adjective.

absorb is a verb but absorbable is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absorb No No Yes No
absorbable No Yes No No
absorb (adjective) absorbable (adjective)
capable of being absorbed or taken in through the pores of a surface
absorb (verb) absorbable (verb)
cause to become one with
take up mentally
consume all of one's attention or time
devote (oneself) fully to
take in, also metaphorically
become imbued
assimilate or take in
take up, as of debts or payments
suck or take up or in
Difference between absorb and absorbable

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