What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
scattered
Example
The toys were scattered all over the room. [scattered: past participle]
Example
The crowd scattered when they heard the loud noise. [scattered: verb]
strew
Example
She strewed rose petals along the aisle for the wedding ceremony. [strewed: past tense]
Example
The wind strew the leaves across the yard. [strew: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Scattered is more commonly used than strew in everyday language. Scattered is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while strew is less common and more formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between scattered and strew?
Strew is more formal than scattered and is typically used in more formal contexts, such as literature or poetry.
