sponge vs collect

collect vs sponge

sponge and collect both are nouns.

sponge is not an adjective while collect is an adjective.

sponge and collect both are verbs.

sponge is not an adverb while collect is an adverb.

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

As verbs, collect is a hypernym of sponge; that is, collect is a word with a broader meaning than sponge:

sponge: gather sponges, in the ocean
collect: assemble or get together

Other hypernyms of sponge include garner, gather, pull together.

sponge (noun)	collect (noun)
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies	a short prayer generally preceding the lesson in the Church of Rome or the Church of England
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)	collect (adjective)
	payable by the recipient on delivery

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

sponge (adverb)	collect (adverb)
	make a telephone call or mail a package so that the recipient pays

Difference between sponge and collect

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