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sponge

sponge

Meaning of sponge

soft cleaning pad

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British English/ə ˈspʌndʒ/
American English/ˈspʌndʒ/
Russian transcription[ˈgubkə]
sponge
sponge - губка
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sponge with Russian translation

sponge usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Возьми губку и слегка почисть кастрюлю.

Grab a sponge and scrub the saucepan lightly.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

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.

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sponge synonyms

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What's the difference between sponge / scouring pad

🇬🇧English
sponge

General term for an absorbent cleaning or bathing implement.

A1Very Often

She wiped the table with a sponge.

Она вытерла стол губкой.

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🇬🇧English
scouring pad

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

A2Often

Use a scouring pad for the burnt pan.

Используй абразивную губку для пригоревшей сковороды.

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How to pronounce sponge and what this word means

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

how to pronounce sponge

/ə ˈspʌndʒ/

sponge translation

губка

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?

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Is sponge part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, sponge (губка) 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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