Definitions
- Describing a loud and chaotic noise made by objects hitting each other. - Referring to the sound of heavy footsteps or the noise of dishes being dropped or moved quickly. - Talking about the noise produced by a machine or vehicle that is not functioning properly.
- Describing a rapid and repetitive noise, often caused by loose objects hitting each other. - Referring to the sound of a baby's toy or a snake's tail shaking. - Talking about the noise produced by a moving vehicle or a machine with loose parts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe loud and repetitive noises.
- 2Both can be caused by objects hitting each other.
- 3Both can refer to the sound produced by a machine or vehicle.
What is the difference?
- 1Sound Quality: Clatter suggests a more chaotic and heavy noise, while rattle implies a lighter and more rapid noise.
- 2Objects Involved: Clatter is often associated with larger and heavier objects, while rattle can involve smaller and lighter objects.
- 3Movement: Clatter can be caused by objects falling or being moved quickly, while rattle is often caused by objects shaking or vibrating.
- 4Intensity: Clatter can be louder and more intense than rattle.
- 5Connotation: Clatter can imply disorder or a lack of control, while rattle can suggest a repetitive or annoying noise.
Remember this!
Clatter and rattle are synonyms that describe loud and repetitive noises. However, there are some differences between them. Clatter refers to a chaotic and heavy noise caused by objects hitting each other or by a malfunctioning machine or vehicle. On the other hand, rattle describes a lighter and more rapid noise, often caused by loose objects shaking or vibrating.
