What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
littered
Example
The park was littered with empty bottles and food wrappers. [littered: verb]
Example
The room was littered with clothes and books, making it difficult to walk around. [littered: adjective]
scattered
Example
The leaves were scattered all over the ground after the windstorm. [scattered: verb]
Example
The group of friends scattered in different directions after the movie ended. [scattered: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scattered is more commonly used than littered in everyday language. Scattered is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while littered is less common and has a more specific meaning.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between littered and scattered?
Both littered and scattered are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
