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sponge

sponge

Meaning of sponge

soft cleaning pad

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EN-UK/ə ˈspʌndʒ/
EN-US/ˈspʌndʒ/
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sponge with Russian translation

sponge usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.

Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Оставь губку сушиться в держателе после мытья.

Leave the sponge to dry in a holder after washing.

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sponge belongs to the topic "Household Chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

spongeгубка
messбеспорядок
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина
wipeпротирать
turn onвключать

sponge synonyms

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scouring pad
An abrasive pad for tough scrubbing; harsher than a regular sponge.
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scouring pad

An abrasive pad for tough scrubbing; harsher than a regular sponge.

A2Often

Use a scouring pad for the burnt pan.

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How to pronounce sponge and what this word means

sponge means sponge. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sponge

/ə ˈspʌndʒ/

sponge translation

sponge

sponge examples

Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly.

sponge transcription

/ə ˈspʌndʒ/, /ˈspʌndʒ/

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sponge meaning: what does it mean?

soft cleaning pad

sponge pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sponge is pronounced as /ə ˈspʌndʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sponge definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly. Translation: Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.

Is sponge part of Household Chores vocabulary?

Yes, sponge can be learned in the Household Chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sponge part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sponge can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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