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Sponge Up
Definition
Sponge up is a phrasal verb that means to absorb or soak up liquid or moisture.
Senses
- Sense 1: To absorb liquid or moisture using a sponge or similar object.
- Sense 2: To learn or acquire knowledge quickly and eagerly.
- Sense 3: To take advantage of a situation or benefit.
- Sense 4: (Local usage) To gather together for a spontaneous celebration or gathering.
Sample Sentences
- Sense 1: She carefully sponged up the spilled milk from the floor.
- Sense 1: The painter sponged up the excess paint on the canvas before it dried.
- Sense 2: He has always been a quick learner, able to sponge up information effortlessly.
- Sense 2: The curious child sponges up knowledge from books.
- Sense 3: The politician was accused of trying to sponge up public funds.
- Sense 3: Don't let them sponge up all the credit for your hard work.
- Sense 4: The locals decided to sponge up after their team won the championship.
- Sense 4: Let's sponge up at the beach tomorrow to celebrate the end of exams!
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