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Vocabulary Entry
sponge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A porous material used for absorbing liquids or cleaning surfaces.
Example Sentences
"I used a sponge to wipe down the kitchen counters."
"The bath sponge is soft and great for exfoliating the skin."
"She soaked the sponge in water before using it to wash the dishes."
V
verb
To absorb liquid or take in a substance like a sponge.
Example Sentences
"The paper towel can quickly sponge up the spilled juice."
"He learned to sponge off his friends instead of working hard."
"After the rain, the ground began to sponge up the water."