The difference between Absorb and Soak up

When used as verbs, absorb means to include so that it no longer has separate existence, whereas soak up means to absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance.

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  1. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

  2. Absorb as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To engulf, as in water; to swallow up.

  3. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe, like a sponge or as the lacteals of the body; to chemically take in.

  4. Absorb as a verb (transitive, physics, chemistry):

    To take in energy and convert it, as in receiving a physical impact or vibration without recoil. in receiving sound energy without repercussion or echo. taking in radiant energy and converting it to a different form of energy, like heat.

    Examples:

    "Heat, light, and electricity are absorbed in the substances into which they pass."

  5. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully

  6. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To occupy or consume time.

  7. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    Assimilate mentally.

  8. Absorb as a verb (transitive, business):

    To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.

  9. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To defray the costs.

  10. Absorb as a verb (transitive):

    To accept or purchase in quantity.

  1. Soak up as a verb:

    To absorb or draw in a substance, especially all of that substance

    Examples:

    "The tissue soaked up all of the spilled milk."

  2. Soak up as a verb (figurative, by extension):

    To absorb or deflect a series of actions; to endure a behavior from someone.

  3. Soak up as a verb (idiomatic):

    To learn, especially passively or eagerly; to allow an experience to affect oneself

  4. Soak up as a verb:

    to enjoy some effects.

    Examples:

    "usex soak up the sun"

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