Absorb, imbibe and assimilate all mean to take something in so as to become imbued with it.
Category: Synonyms
Absolute vs Autocratic vs Arbitrary vs Despotic vs Tyrannical
Absolute, autocratic, arbitrary, despotic and tyrannical all mean exercising power or authority without restraint.
Abridgment vs Abstract vs Synopsis vs Conspectus vs Epitome
Abridgment, abstract, synopsis, conspectus and epitome all mean a condensed treatment.
Abomination vs Anathema vs Bugbear vs Bête noire
Abolish, annihilate and extinguish all mean to make nonexistent.
Abolish vs Annihilate vs Extinguish
Abolish, annihilate and extinguish all mean to make nonexistent.
Abnormal vs Atypical vs Aberrant
Abnormal, atypical and aberrant all mean deviating markedly from the rule or standard of its kind.
Abrade vs Excoriate vs Chafe vs Fret vs Gall
Abrade, excoriate, chafe, fret and gall all mean to affect a surface by rubbing, scraping, or wearing away.
Abortion and Miscarriage
Abortion and miscarriage denote the premature expulsion of a fetus before it is capable of living independently.
About vs Concerning vs Regarding vs Respecting
About, concerning, regarding and respecting all are synonymous prepositions when they take an object that names something which is the subject of talk, thought, or interest.
Above vs Over
Above and over are synonymous prepositions when they indicate elevation in position. They seldom imply contact between that which is higher and that which is lower; as a rule they allow an interval.
Able vs Capable vs Competent vs Qualified
Able, capable, competent and qualified all mean having power or fitness for work.
Abjure vs Renounce vs Forswear vs Recant vs Retract
Abjure, renounce, forswear, recant and retract all mean to withdraw one's word or professed belief.