Definitions
- Describing a quick and hurried movement, often with a sense of urgency or fear. - Referring to a hasty and furtive movement to avoid being seen or caught. - Talking about the act of moving quickly and awkwardly, like a crab or other small animal.
- Describing a quick and hurried movement, often with a sense of busyness or excitement. - Referring to a rapid and energetic movement, like that of a small animal or insect. - Talking about the act of moving quickly and nimbly, often in response to a sudden stimulus or danger.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve quick and rapid movement.
- 2Both can be used to describe the movement of small animals or insects.
- 3Both can convey a sense of urgency or busyness.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Scuttled often implies a sense of fear or avoidance, while scurry can suggest excitement or activity.
- 2Direction: Scuttled can imply a sideways or awkward movement, while scurry suggests a more nimble and forward motion.
- 3Intensity: Scuttled can suggest a more urgent or panicked movement, while scurry can be more energetic or playful.
- 4Connotation: Scuttled can have negative connotations, such as sneaking or hiding, while scurry is generally neutral or positive.
- 5Usage: Scuttled is less commonly used than scurry in everyday language.
Remember this!
Scuttle and scurry both describe quick and rapid movement, but they differ in purpose, direction, intensity, connotation, and usage. Scuttle often implies a sense of fear or avoidance, while scurry suggests excitement or activity. Scuttle can also imply a sideways or awkward movement, while scurry suggests a more nimble and forward motion. Additionally, scuttle can have negative connotations, while scurry is generally neutral or positive.
