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rub vs sponge down

sponge down vs rub

rub is a noun but sponge down is not a noun.

rub and sponge down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rub Yes No Yes No
sponge down No No Yes No
As verbs, sponge down is a hyponym of rub; that is, sponge down is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rub:
  • rub: move over something with pressure
  • sponge down: clean with a sponge, by rubbing
rub (noun) sponge down (noun)
the act of rubbing or wiping
an unforeseen obstacle
rub (verb) sponge down (verb)
move over something with pressure wash with a sponge
cause friction clean with a sponge, by rubbing
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Difference between rub and sponge down

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