Definitions
- Describing a bird's wings when it moves them up and down to fly. - Referring to a flag or banner moving in the wind. - Talking about a person's clothing or hair moving in the wind.
- Describing a bird's wings when it moves them rapidly and lightly. - Referring to leaves or papers moving in the wind. - Talking about a person's heart beating quickly or their eyelashes moving rapidly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe movement caused by air or wind.
- 2Both words can be used to describe movement of objects or body parts.
- 3Both words suggest a light and rapid movement.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Flapped suggests a stronger and more forceful movement than flutter.
- 2Frequency: Flutter implies a more frequent and rapid movement than flapped.
- 3Sound: Flapped can suggest a louder and more audible movement than flutter.
- 4Objects: Flapped is often used to describe larger objects like wings or flags, while flutter is used for smaller objects like leaves or eyelashes.
- 5Connotation: Flutter has a more delicate and gentle connotation than flapped, which can be more forceful and abrupt.
Remember this!
Flapped and flutter are both verbs that describe movement caused by air or wind. However, flapped suggests a stronger and more forceful movement, often associated with larger objects like wings or flags. On the other hand, flutter implies a more frequent and rapid movement, often associated with smaller objects like leaves or eyelashes. Flutter also has a more delicate and gentle connotation than flapped.
