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sponge vs bum

bum vs sponge

sponge and bum both are nouns.

sponge is not an adjective while bum is an adjective.

sponge and bum both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sponge Yes No Yes No
bum Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, sponge and bum are synonyms defined as:
  • sponge and bum: ask for and get free; be a parasite
Other synonyms of sponge include cadge, grub, mooch.
sponge (noun) bum (noun)
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage a vagrant
someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
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 person who does no work
sponge (adjective) bum (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
sponge (verb) bum (verb)
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten ask for and get free; be a parasite
erase with a sponge; as of words on a blackboard be lazy or idle
soak up with a sponge
gather sponges, in the ocean
ask for and get free; be a parasite
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