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- pronunciation:
- spuhnj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- throw in the sponge
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tiny sea animal that has a body with many holes. Thousands of kinds of sponges live in the ocean. Most kinds of sponges live in groups or colonies on coral reefs, rocks, shells, or other objects.
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| definition 2: |
the light skeleton of some kinds of sponge colonies. People harvest sponges after the animals die and then dry the skeletons. People use sponges for cleaning and bathing.
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| definition 3: |
an artificial material with many small holes that can soak up water easily.
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| related words: |
absorbent, bath |
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| phrase: |
throw in the sponge |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sponges, sponging, sponged |
| definition 1: |
to wipe, clean, or make wet with a sponge.
My parents sponge the floor every Sunday. |
| definition 2: |
to soak up or wipe with a sponge (usually followed by "up").
My dad sponged up the water that had spilled on the floor. |
| related words: |
absorb, blot, dab, scrub, soak |
| derivation: |
spongelike (adj.) |
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