Definitions
- Describing the movement of small animals or insects, such as spiders, ants, or mice. - Referring to a quick and light movement, often with a sense of nervousness or unease. - Talking about a sudden and unpredictable movement, such as leaves blown by the wind or pebbles on the ground.
- Describing the movement of birds or butterflies, especially when they move quickly and lightly from one place to another. - Referring to a quick and fleeting movement, often with a sense of gracefulness or delicacy. - Talking about a sudden and unpredictable movement, such as shadows or light reflecting off a surface.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve quick and light movements.
- 2Both can describe the movement of small creatures or objects.
- 3Both can be used to describe sudden and unpredictable movements.
What is the difference?
- 1Subject: Skittering is typically used to describe the movement of small animals or insects, while flitting is more commonly used for birds or butterflies.
- 2Connotation: Skittering has a sense of nervousness or unease, while flitting has a sense of gracefulness or delicacy.
- 3Intensity: Skittering can imply a more forceful or urgent movement, while flitting is usually lighter and more fleeting.
- 4Direction: Skittering often implies movement on a horizontal plane, while flitting can suggest movement in multiple directions or in a vertical plane.
- 5Frequency: Flitting can imply a repeated or ongoing movement, while skittering is often a one-time occurrence.
Remember this!
Skittering and flitting are both words that describe quick and light movements, often with a sense of unpredictability. However, skittering is typically used to describe the movement of small animals or insects, with a connotation of nervousness or unease. In contrast, flitting is more commonly used for birds or butterflies, with a connotation of gracefulness or delicacy.
