Definitions
- Describing the act of scattering or spreading something over a surface. - Referring to the action of distributing or placing objects or items in a random or disorderly manner. - Talking about the act of covering an area with a large number of things.
- Describing the act of scattering or spreading something over a surface. - Referring to the action of distributing or placing objects or items in a random or disorderly manner. - Talking about the act of covering an area with a large number of things.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the action of scattering or spreading something over a surface.
- 2Both can describe the act of distributing or placing objects or items in a random or disorderly manner.
- 3Both can be used to talk about covering an area with a large number of things.
- 4Both words are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Bestrew is less commonly used compared to strew.
- 2Formality: Bestrew is considered more formal and literary, while strew is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Bestrew often implies a deliberate or intentional act, while strew can have a more accidental or natural connotation.
- 4Frequency: Strew is more frequently used in various contexts, while bestrew is less common and may be limited to specific situations.
Remember this!
Bestrew and strew are synonyms that both describe the act of scattering or spreading something over a surface, distributing or placing objects in a random manner, or covering an area with a large number of things. However, bestrew is less commonly used and has a more formal and deliberate connotation, while strew is more commonly used in everyday language and can have a more accidental or natural connotation.
