suck up vs sponge up
sponge up vs suck upsuck up and sponge up both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suck up | No | No | Yes | No |
| sponge up | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
sponge up is a hyponym of
suck up; that is, sponge up is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
suck up:
- suck up: take in, also metaphorically
- sponge up: absorb as if with a sponge
| suck up (verb) | sponge up (verb) |
|---|---|
| try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | absorb as if with a sponge |
| take in, also metaphorically | |
| ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior |
Words related to "suck up"
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