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SPONGELIKE

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Like a sponge in being able to absorb liquids and yield it back when compressedplay

Synonyms:

spongelike; spongy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

absorbent; absorptive (having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibilityplay

Example:

spongy bread

Synonyms:

spongelike; spongy; squashy; squishy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

soft (yielding readily to pressure or weight)

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