What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
immersion
Example
I had total immersion in the culture during my trip to Japan. [immersion: noun]
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment involving the immersion of the material in water. [immersion: noun]
Example
She achieved fluency in Spanish through immersion in a Spanish-speaking community. [immersion: noun]
absorption
Example
The sponge has excellent absorption properties. [absorption: noun]
Example
I was so absorbed in the book that I lost track of time. [absorbed: adjective]
Example
The skin has the ability to absorb certain chemicals. [absorb: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Absorption is more commonly used than immersion in everyday language. Absorption is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while immersion is less common and often used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between immersion and absorption?
Both immersion and absorption can be used in formal and informal contexts, but absorption is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
