Definitions and Examples of trickle, dribble
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To flow slowly and steadily in a thin stream.
Example
The water from the faucet began to trickle out slowly.
To flow or let fall in small drops or a thin stream.
Example
The sauce began to dribble out of the bottle.
Key Differences: trickle vs dribble
- 1Trickle describes a slow and steady flow of liquid.
- 2Dribble refers to a thin stream or small drops of liquid.
- 3Gush implies a sudden and forceful outpouring of liquid.
Effective Usage of trickle, dribble
- 1Describing Water Flow: Use trickle and dribble to describe a slow and steady flow of water.
- 2Describing Emotions: Use gush to describe an intense and sudden outpouring of emotions.
- 3Describing Movement: Use dribble to describe a slow and unsteady movement of a ball or other object.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Trickle and dribble refer to a slow and steady flow of liquid, while gush implies a sudden and forceful outpouring of liquid. Use these words to describe water flow, emotions, and movement.