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1. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
2. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a porous mass of interlacing fibers that forms the internal skeleton of various marine animals and usable to absorb water or any porous rubber or cellulose product similarly used.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
3. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
4. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies.
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
5. sponge
noun. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily.
Synonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
6. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] ask for and get free; be a parasite.
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)
7. sponge
verb. ['ˈspʌndʒ'] erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard.
Antonyms
Etymology
- sponge (English)
- spunge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- spongia (Latin)