Definitions
- Describing a sound made by shaking or vibrating an object. - Referring to a state of agitation or nervousness. - Talking about a vehicle or machine that is making a loud and unpleasant noise.
- Describing a slight shaking or quivering movement. - Referring to a state of fear, anxiety, or excitement. - Talking about a physical reaction to cold or illness.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a shaking or vibrating movement.
- 2Both can be used to describe a physical or emotional state.
- 3Both can be caused by external factors such as cold or fear.
- 4Both can be used to describe a sound or noise.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Rattle implies a louder and more intense shaking or vibration than tremble.
- 2Cause: Rattle is often caused by a mechanical or man-made object, while tremble is often caused by a natural or internal factor.
- 3Emotion: Tremble is more commonly associated with fear or excitement, while rattle is more commonly associated with agitation or nervousness.
- 4Duration: Tremble can be a short-lived reaction, while rattle can be a continuous or repetitive action.
- 5Connotation: Tremble has a more neutral or positive connotation, while rattle can have a negative or unpleasant connotation.
Remember this!
Rattle and tremble both describe a shaking or vibrating movement, but they differ in intensity, cause, emotion, duration, and connotation. Rattle implies a louder and more intense shaking caused by a mechanical or man-made object, often associated with agitation or nervousness. Tremble describes a slight shaking or quivering movement caused by a natural or internal factor, often associated with fear or excitement.
