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captive vs absorbed

absorbed vs captive

captive is a noun but absorbed is not a noun.

captive and absorbed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
captive Yes Yes No No
absorbed No Yes No No
As adjectives, captive and absorbed are synonyms defined as:
  • captive and absorbed: giving or marked by complete attention to
Other synonyms of captive include engrossed, enwrapped, intent, rapt, wrapped.
captive (noun) absorbed (noun)
an animal that is confined
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
a person held in the grip of a strong emotion or passion
captive (adjective) absorbed (adjective)
giving or marked by complete attention to giving or marked by complete attention to
being in captivity retained without reflection
Difference between captive and absorbed

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