Definitions
- Referring to the act of moving a ball or liquid in small amounts with repeated touches or drops. - Describing a slow and steady flow of liquid or substance. - Talking about saliva or other fluids coming out of the mouth in small amounts.
- Describing a slow and steady flow of liquid or substance. - Referring to a small amount of something that is released gradually. - Talking about a thin stream of liquid flowing slowly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a slow and steady flow of liquid or substance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a small amount of something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a thin stream of liquid.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Dribble implies movement in small amounts, while trickle does not necessarily imply movement.
- 2Source: Dribble is often used to describe the movement of a ball or fluid from a container, while trickle can be used to describe the release of information or a small amount of something.
- 3Intensity: Dribble can imply a more forceful or intentional action, while trickle is often used to describe a more passive or natural flow.
- 4Sound: Dribble can imply a sound, such as the sound of a basketball hitting the ground, while trickle does not necessarily imply a sound.
- 5Connotation: Dribble can be associated with sports or physical activity, while trickle is more commonly associated with liquids or substances.
Remember this!
Dribble and trickle are both words that describe a slow and steady flow of liquid or substance. However, dribble implies movement in small amounts and is often used to describe the movement of a ball or fluid from a container. On the other hand, trickle does not necessarily imply movement and is often used to describe a small amount of something or the release of information.
