Definitions
- Describing the movement of small animals, such as insects or rodents, quickly and lightly across a surface. - Referring to a quick and sudden movement, often in a nervous or agitated manner. - Talking about a light and rapid movement, such as a skipping stone on water or a leaf blown by the wind.
- Describing the movement of small animals, such as crabs or lobsters, quickly and sideways across a surface. - Referring to a hurried or hasty movement, often with a sense of urgency or secrecy. - Talking about the act of sinking or destroying a ship by making holes in its hull.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe quick and rapid movements.
- 2Both words are often used to describe the movement of small animals.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a nervous or agitated movement.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a movement that is difficult to follow or track.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Skitter implies a forward or straight movement, while scuttle implies a sideways or diagonal movement.
- 2Animals: Skitter is more commonly used to describe the movement of insects or small animals, while scuttle is more commonly used to describe the movement of crabs or lobsters.
- 3Urgency: Scuttle often implies a sense of urgency or haste, while skitter does not necessarily carry this connotation.
- 4Purpose: Scuttle often implies a specific goal or intention, while skitter may not have a clear purpose or direction.
- 5Sound: Scuttle can also refer to a specific sound made by the movement of small animals, while skitter does not have a specific sound associated with it.
Remember this!
Skitter and scuttle are both verbs used to describe quick and rapid movements, often of small animals. However, skitter implies a forward or straight movement, while scuttle implies a sideways or diagonal movement. Additionally, scuttle often carries a sense of urgency or haste, while skitter may not have a clear purpose or direction.
