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put on vs sponge on

sponge on vs put on

put on is an adjective but sponge on is not an adjective.

put on and sponge on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put on No Yes Yes No
sponge on No No Yes No
As verbs, sponge on is a hyponym of put on; that is, sponge on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than put on:
  • put on: coat, cover or smear a surface with
  • sponge on: apply with a sponge
Other hyponyms of put on include dab, swab, swob, daub, gum, dress, cream, cold-cream, putty, clap on, slam on, slap on.
put on (adjective) sponge on (adjective)
adopted in order to deceive
put on (verb) sponge on (verb)
put clothing on one's body apply with a sponge
increase (one's body weight)
add to something existing
add to the odometer
fool or hoax
coat, cover or smear a surface with
prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance
carry out (performances)
put on the stove or ready for cooking
Difference between put on and sponge on

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