sponge vs absorbent

absorbent vs sponge

sponge and absorbent both are nouns.

sponge is not an adjective while absorbent is an adjective.

sponge is a verb but absorbent is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sponge	Yes	No	Yes	No
absorbent	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, absorbent is a hypernym of sponge; that is, absorbent is a word with a broader meaning than sponge:

sponge: 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
absorbent: a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance

Other hypernyms of sponge include absorbent material.

sponge (noun)	absorbent (noun)
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies	a material having capacity or tendency to absorb another substance
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily
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

sponge (adjective)	absorbent (adjective)
	having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.)

sponge (verb)	absorbent (verb)
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard
soak up with a sponge
gather sponges, in the ocean
ask for and get free; be a parasite

Difference between sponge and absorbent

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