This is the 8138th most frequent Dutch word.
geabsorbeerd
Absorbed; taken in or soaked up.
Here, 'geabsorbeerd' is used in its literal sense, meaning that the sponge physically took in the water.
De spons heeft al het gemorste water geabsorbeerd.
The sponge has absorbed all the spilled water.
In this instance, 'geabsorbeerd' metaphorically describes someone being deeply engrossed or immersed in their activities.
Hij was volledig geabsorbeerd in zijn werk en merkte de tijd niet op.
He was completely absorbed in his work and did not notice the time.
Here, 'geabsorbeerd' is used to convey the inclusion or integration of items into a larger system or concept.