interest vs absorb

absorb vs interest

interest is a noun but absorb is not a noun.

interest and absorb both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
interest	Yes	No	Yes	No
absorb	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, absorb is a hyponym of interest; that is, absorb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interest:

interest: excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
absorb: consume all of one's attention or time

Other hyponyms of interest include engage, engross, occupy, fascinate, grip, spellbind, transfix.

interest (noun)	absorb (noun)
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
a reason for wanting something done
the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
(usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims
a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

interest (verb)	absorb (verb)
excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of	cause to become one with
be of importance or consequence	take up mentally
be on the mind of	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

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