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mop vs sponge mop

sponge mop vs mop

mop and sponge mop both are nouns.

mop is a verb but sponge mop is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mop Yes No Yes No
sponge mop Yes No No No
As nouns, sponge mop is a hyponym of mop; that is, sponge mop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mop:
  • mop: cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
  • sponge mop: a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent
Other hyponyms of mop include dry mop, dust mop, dustmop.
mop (noun) sponge mop (noun)
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors a wet mop with a sponge as the absorbent
mop (verb) sponge mop (verb)
make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
Difference between mop and sponge mop

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