12 definitions by Viszuals On YOUTUBE
abandon somebody to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for, with no intention of returning
The baby had been abandoned by its mother.
People often simply abandon their pets when they go on vacation.
The baby had been abandoned by its mother.
People often simply abandon their pets when they go on vacation.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
left and not wanted, not used, or no longer needed
an abandoned car/house
The child was found abandoned but unharmed.
There was an abandoned grocery cart in the middle of the road.
an abandoned car/house
The child was found abandoned but unharmed.
There was an abandoned grocery cart in the middle of the road.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
in or to a foreign country
to be/go/travel/live abroad
She worked abroad for a year.
He was famous, both at home and abroad (= in his own country and in other countries).
(formal) being talked about or felt by many people
There was news abroad that a change was coming.
to be/go/travel/live abroad
She worked abroad for a year.
He was famous, both at home and abroad (= in his own country and in other countries).
(formal) being talked about or felt by many people
There was news abroad that a change was coming.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
absent (from something) not in a place because of illness, etc.
to be absent from school
opposite present
absent (from something) not present in something
Love was totally absent from his childhood.
to be absent from school
opposite present
absent (from something) not present in something
Love was totally absent from his childhood.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
used to emphasize that something is completely true
You're absolutely right.
He made it absolutely clear.
I'm not absolutely certain I posted it.
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
absolutely no…, absolutely nothing used to emphasize something negative
She did absolutely no work.
There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do.
You're absolutely right.
He made it absolutely clear.
I'm not absolutely certain I posted it.
It was absolutely pouring with rain.
absolutely no…, absolutely nothing used to emphasize something negative
She did absolutely no work.
There's absolutely nothing more the doctors can do.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
to take in a liquid, gas, or other substance from the surface or space around
absorb something Plants absorb oxygen.
Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.
absorb something into something The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin.
make part of something larger
often passive to make something smaller become part of something larger
absorb something The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.
absorb something into something The surrounding small towns have been absorbed into the city.
absorb something Plants absorb oxygen.
Let the rice cook until it has absorbed all the water.
absorb something into something The lotion is easily absorbed into the skin.
make part of something larger
often passive to make something smaller become part of something larger
absorb something The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.
absorb something into something The surrounding small towns have been absorbed into the city.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
countable, uncountable a way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which country, area, or social class a person comes from
a Southern/New York/Greek/British accent
a heavy/thick accent (= one that is very noticeable)
She spoke English with an accent.
compare dialect
singular a special importance that is given to something
synonym emphasis
In all our products the accent is on quality.
a Southern/New York/Greek/British accent
a heavy/thick accent (= one that is very noticeable)
She spoke English with an accent.
compare dialect
singular a special importance that is given to something
synonym emphasis
In all our products the accent is on quality.
by Viszuals On YOUTUBE June 2, 2020
