Definitions and Examples of disperse, scatter
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
Example
After the concert, the crowd began to disperse in different directions.
To throw or distribute in various directions; to separate and go in different ways.
Example
The wind caused the leaves to scatter across the yard.
Key Differences: disperse vs scatter
- 1Disperse implies a gradual separation or spreading out of people or things.
- 2Scatter implies a sudden or forceful separation or distribution of people or things.
Effective Usage of disperse, scatter
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use disperse and scatter to expand your vocabulary and express ideas more precisely.
- 2Describe Events: Use these antonyms to describe events such as protests, crowds, or gatherings.
- 3Discuss Strategies: Use these antonyms to discuss strategies for managing groups of people or objects.
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Remember this!
The antonyms disperse and scatter convey a sense of separation or scattering of people or things. Disperse implies a gradual separation, while scatter implies a sudden or forceful separation. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, describe events, and discuss strategies for managing groups of people or objects.
