Definitions and Examples of trickled, dribbled
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To flow or fall by drops, in a small stream.
Example
The water trickled down the rocks, forming a small pool at the bottom.
To flow or let out in small drops or a thin stream.
Example
The faucet was leaking, and water dribbled onto the floor.
Key Differences: trickled vs dribbled
- 1Trickled is used to describe a slow and steady flow of liquid in a small stream.
- 2Dribbled is used to describe a slow and intermittent flow of liquid in small drops.
Effective Usage of trickled, dribbled
- 1Enhance Writing: Use these antonyms to add variety and precision to your writing.
- 2Improve Vocabulary: Learn and practice using these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
- 3Daily Conversation: Use these antonyms in daily conversations to express the movement of liquids.
Remember this!
The antonyms trickled and dribbled describe a slower and less forceful movement of liquid compared to cascaded. Use these words to enhance your writing, improve your vocabulary, and express the movement of liquids in daily conversations.