Definitions
- Referring to the clear liquid produced by glands in the mouth that helps with digestion. - Talking about the fluid that moistens food and makes it easier to swallow. - Describing the liquid that keeps the mouth lubricated and prevents dryness.
- Referring to excessive drooling or dribbling of saliva from the mouth. - Talking about the liquid that comes out of the mouth when a person is sleeping or unconscious. - Describing the messy and uncontrolled flow of saliva from the mouth.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the production of liquid in the mouth.
- 2Both are related to the mouth and oral functions.
- 3Both can be associated with eating or drinking.
- 4Both can be involuntary bodily functions.
- 5Both can be affected by certain medical conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Amount: Saliva is a normal and necessary amount of liquid in the mouth, while slobber refers to an excessive and uncontrolled amount of saliva.
- 2Control: Saliva can be controlled and swallowed, while slobber is often uncontrollable and messy.
- 3Function: Saliva aids in digestion and lubrication, while slobber has no specific function.
- 4Connotation: Saliva is a neutral term, while slobber can have negative connotations and be associated with messiness or lack of control.
- 5Usage: Saliva is a common and versatile term used in various contexts, while slobber is less common and more informal.
Remember this!
Saliva and slobber both refer to liquid produced in the mouth, but they differ in terms of amount, control, function, connotation, and usage. Saliva is a normal and necessary liquid that aids in digestion and lubrication, while slobber is excessive, uncontrolled, and often messy. While saliva is a versatile and neutral term, slobber is less common and informal, with negative connotations.
