Definitions
- Describing the natural response of the body to produce saliva in anticipation of food. - Referring to the excessive production of saliva due to a medical condition or medication. - Talking about the figurative use of the term to describe intense desire or anticipation for something.
- Describing the excessive drooling of saliva from the mouth, often due to a medical condition or age. - Referring to the figurative use of the term to describe someone who talks too much or excessively. - Talking about the informal use of the term to describe someone who is messy or unkempt.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the production of saliva.
- 2Both can be related to medical conditions.
- 3Both can have figurative meanings.
- 4Both are verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Salivate is a natural response to food or anticipation, while slobber is often due to a medical condition or age.
- 2Amount: Slobber refers to excessive drooling, while salivate does not necessarily imply excess.
- 3Figurative meaning: Salivate is used to describe intense desire or anticipation, while slobber is used to describe excessive talking or messiness.
- 4Formality: Salivate is more formal than slobber, which is an informal term.
- 5Connotation: Salivate has a positive connotation, while slobber has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Salivate and slobber are both verbs that relate to the production of saliva. However, salivate is a natural response to food or anticipation, while slobber is often due to a medical condition or age. Additionally, salivate has a positive connotation and is more formal, while slobber has a negative connotation and is informal.
