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1. sponge

verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

Rhymes with Sponge

  • expunge
  • plunge
  • grunge
  • younge
  • runge
  • lunge
  • bunge

Sentences with sponge


1. Noun, singular or mass
Dip the sponge into the water and wring it out.

3. sponge

noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

5. sponge

noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily.

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

6. sponge

verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] gather sponges, in the ocean.

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

7. sponge

verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] soak up with a sponge.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

8. sponge

verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard.

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)

9. sponge

verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] ask for and get free; be a parasite.

Etymology

  • spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • spongia (Latin)