Definitions and Examples of scatter, disperse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To throw or drop things in different directions so that they spread out over an area.
Example
The wind caused the leaves to scatter all over the yard.
To spread out or distribute over a wide area; to cause to go in different directions.
Example
After the protest, the crowd began to disperse and go home.
Key Differences: scatter vs disperse
- 1Scatter implies throwing or dropping things in different directions, while disperse implies spreading out or distributing over a wide area.
- 2Scatter is often used for small objects, while disperse can be used for both small and large objects.
- 3Disperse can also mean to cause a group of people to go in different directions, while scatter is not used in this context.
Effective Usage of scatter, disperse
- 1Organization: Use stack to describe things that are neatly arranged on top of each other, and use scatter or disperse to describe things that are spread out or not organized.
- 2Nature: Use scatter to describe things that are naturally dispersed, such as seeds or leaves, and use disperse to describe things that are intentionally spread out, such as a crowd or a gas.
- 3Directions: Use disperse to describe people or things that are moving away from each other, and use scatter to describe things that are moving in different directions.
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Remember this!
The antonyms scatter and disperse convey the opposite meaning of stack. Use scatter to describe things that are thrown or dropped in different directions, and use disperse to describe things that are spread out or distributed over a wide area. These words can be used to describe organization, nature, and directions.
