What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scrounged
Example
He scrounged around the kitchen for something to eat. [scrounged: verb]
Example
She scrounged some change from her friends to buy a coffee. [scrounged: past tense]
sponge
Example
I used a sponge to clean up the spill on the floor. [sponge: noun]
Example
He sponged off his parents for years after college. [sponged: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scrounge is more commonly used than sponge in everyday language, especially in the context of obtaining food or money.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scrounged and sponge?
Neither scrounge nor sponge are particularly formal words, but scrounge can be used in a wider range of contexts and tones, including informal and formal situations.
