Definitions
- Describing a friendly and informal conversation between friends or acquaintances. - Referring to a casual and relaxed exchange of ideas or information. - Talking about engaging in small talk or light-hearted conversation.
- Describing continuous and rapid speech or talking without pause. - Referring to the sound made by birds or squirrels when they make quick and high-pitched noises. - Talking about someone who talks excessively or without much substance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve verbal communication.
- 2Both can refer to conversations between people.
- 3Both can describe sounds made by animals or objects.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Chatting has a friendly and informal tone, while chattering can have a more rapid and excessive tone.
- 2Speed: Chatting is a more relaxed and leisurely conversation, while chattering implies fast and continuous talking.
- 3Content: Chatting usually involves meaningful conversation, while chattering can be more superficial or without much substance.
- 4Sound: Chattering can also refer to the noise made by animals or objects, while chatting does not have this additional meaning.
- 5Connotation: Chatting is generally seen as positive and enjoyable, while chattering can have negative connotations of excessive or annoying talking.
Remember this!
Chatting and chattering are both words that describe forms of communication, but they have distinct differences. Chatting refers to a friendly and informal conversation, often involving meaningful exchanges between people. On the other hand, chattering implies rapid and continuous talking, which can be excessive or lacking substance. Additionally, chattering can also describe the sound made by animals or objects. While chatting has a positive connotation, chattering can sometimes carry a negative connotation of excessive or annoying talking.
