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absorb vs suck

suck vs absorb

absorb is not a noun while suck is a noun.

absorb and suck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absorb No No Yes No
suck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, absorb and suck are synonyms defined as:
  • absorb and suck: take in, also metaphorically
Other synonyms of absorb include draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, take in, take up.
As verbs, suck is a hyponym of absorb; that is, suck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than absorb:
  • absorb: suck or take up or in
  • suck: attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
Other hyponyms of absorb include suck in.
absorb (noun) suck (noun)
the act of sucking
absorb (verb) suck (verb)
cause to become one with give suck to
take up mentally draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
consume all of one's attention or time take in, also metaphorically
devote (oneself) fully to draw something in by or as if by a vacuum
take in, also metaphorically provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
become imbued be inadequate or objectionable
assimilate or take in attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
take up, as of debts or payments
suck or take up or in
Difference between absorb and suck

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