Difference between Engross and Absorb

What is the difference between Engross and Absorb?

Engross as a verb is to write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of. while Absorb as a verb is to include so that it no longer has separate existence; to swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to incorporate; to assimilate.

Engross

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of. To buy up wholesale, especially to buy the whole supply of (a commodity etc.). To monopolize; to concentrate (something) in the single possession of someone, especially unfairly. To completely engage the attention of. To make gross or fat.

Absorb

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to swallow up; to engulf; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to use up; to incorporate; to assimilate.To suck up; to drink in; to imbibe; as a sponge or as the lacteals of the body.To learnTo engross or engage wholly; to occupy fully; as, absorbed in study or in the pursuit of wealth.To consume completely.To endure.To take up by chemical or physical action.To assume or pay for as part of a commercial transaction.

Example sentence: I have a lot of chameleon qualities, I get very absorbed in my surroundings.

We hope you now know whether to use Engross or Absorb in your sentence.

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