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spongy vs sponge

sponge vs spongy

spongy is not a noun while sponge is a noun.

spongy is an adjective but sponge is not an adjective.

spongy is not a verb while sponge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spongy No Yes No No
sponge Yes No Yes No
spongy (noun) sponge (noun)
primitive multicellular marine animal whose porous body is supported by a fibrous skeletal framework; usually occurs in sessile colonies
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
spongy (adjective) sponge (adjective)
like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressed
easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility
spongy (verb) sponge (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 spongy and sponge

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