01 Word definition

absorb

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ABSORB a word?

Yes. ABSORB is a 6-letter verb. take up, as of debts or payments Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ABSORB?

A-B-S-O-R-B

ABSORB contains 6 letters, begins with A, and ends with B.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. take up, as of debts or payments

    absorb the costs for something

2verb

  1. take in, also metaphorically

    The sponge absorbs water well
Synonyms
take oversuckimbibesoak upsop upsuck updraw
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ABSORB spelled?

A1B2S3O4R5B6
Starts withABSFirst 3 letters
Ends withORBLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats B
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About ABSORB.

How do you spell ABSORB?

ABSORB is spelled A-B-S-O-R-B. It contains 6 letters.