Definitions
- Referring to the sound of light, quick footsteps or raindrops falling on a surface. - Describing the sound of someone speaking quickly and continuously, often in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. - Talking about the sound of an object tapping or hitting a surface repeatedly.
- Describing the action of raindrops falling on a surface. - Referring to the sound of light, quick footsteps. - Talking about the sound of an object tapping or hitting a surface repeatedly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds made by objects hitting a surface.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the sound of footsteps.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the sound of raindrops falling on a surface.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Patter is a noun and verb, while pattering is a gerund or present participle.
- 2Usage: Patter is more commonly used to describe the sound of someone speaking quickly and continuously, while pattering is more commonly used to describe the sound of raindrops falling on a surface.
- 3Intensity: Patter can describe both light and heavy sounds, while pattering typically describes a lighter sound.
- 4Connotation: Patter can have a positive connotation when describing a rhythmic or musical sound, while pattering can have a negative connotation when describing an annoying or disruptive sound.
- 5Frequency: Patter can be used to describe a one-time occurrence, while pattering implies a continuous or repeated action.
Remember this!
Patter and pattering are synonyms that describe sounds made by objects hitting a surface. However, patter is more commonly used to describe the sound of someone speaking quickly and continuously, while pattering is more commonly used to describe the sound of raindrops falling on a surface. Additionally, patter can describe both light and heavy sounds, while pattering typically describes a lighter sound and implies a continuous or repeated action.
