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rug
Rug is a noun that refers to a small carpet, usually used to cover part of a floor for decoration or warmth.
Examples:
– She placed a colorful rug in front of the sofa.
– I tripped over the edge of the rug in the hallway.
– That room looks cozier with a soft rug on the floor.
🔹 Difference: A rug is usually smaller and not attached to the floor, while a carpet often covers the whole floor and is fixed in place.
between you and me == frankly== to be frank == if the truth be told
cozy
Cosy (also spelled cozy in American English) is an adjective that means warm, comfortable, and pleasant, especially in a small or relaxing space.
Examples:
– I love reading a book in my cosy little room on rainy days.
– The café was small but really cosy with soft lighting and warm colors.
– We made the living room cosy with blankets and cushions.
cramped
Cramped is an adjective that means too small or too tight, with not enough space for people or things. It often feels uncomfortable or overcrowded.
Examples:
– The apartment was cramped, with barely enough room to move.
– We sat in a cramped car for five hours.
– The classroom felt cramped with so many students.
🔹 Cramped is the opposite of spacious.
noisy
Noisy is an adjective that means full of noise or making a lot of loud or unpleasant sounds.
Examples:
– The street outside was too noisy to sleep.
– We moved to a quieter area because our old neighborhood was very noisy.
– The kids were being noisy, running around and shouting.
🔹 Opposite: quiet or peaceful
sponge
Sponge is a noun and a verb, depending on how it’s used. Here’s both:
As a noun:
A sponge is a soft, absorbent material used for cleaning or washing.
Examples:
– She used a sponge to clean the kitchen counter.
– The sponge soaked up all the spilled juice.
As a verb:
To sponge means to absorb liquid, or informally, to live off someone else’s support without giving much back.
Examples:
– The towel sponged up the water quickly.
– He always sponges off his friends and never pays for anything.
faucet == tap
towel
Towel is a noun that refers to a piece of cloth or paper used for drying things, especially the body after washing or objects after cleaning.
Examples:
– She grabbed a towel to dry her hair after the shower.
– Don’t forget to bring a beach towel for the trip.
– He wiped his hands with a paper towel.
🧼 Common types of towels:
Bath towel
Hand towel
Paper towel
Beach towel
scrub
Scrub (verb)
To scrub means to clean something by rubbing it hard, usually with a brush or sponge.
Examples:
– She scrubbed the floor until it was spotless.
– Don’t forget to scrub your hands before eating.
– He had to scrub the pot to remove the burnt food.
Scrub (noun)
It can also be a noun meaning the act of cleaning something by scrubbing.
Examples:
– Give the sink a good scrub.
– This stain won’t come off without a strong scrub.
