Definitions
- Referring to a sudden and overwhelming occurrence of something, such as rain or accidents. - Describing a large number of events or incidents happening in a short period of time. - Talking about a surge or influx of something, such as orders or requests.
- Describing a movement of water in the ocean or sea. - Referring to a sudden increase or surge of something, such as emotions or popularity. - Talking about a gesture of greeting or farewell by moving the hand back and forth.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sudden and intense occurrence.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a surge or influx of something.
- 3Both words can be used figuratively to describe non-physical events or situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Physicality: Wave is often associated with physical movement, while spate can refer to both physical and non-physical occurrences.
- 2Intensity: Spate implies a more overwhelming and sudden occurrence than wave.
- 3Context: Spate is often used in negative or undesirable situations, while wave can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
- 4Variety: Wave has a wider range of meanings and uses than spate.
Remember this!
Spate and wave are synonyms that both describe sudden and intense occurrences. However, spate is typically used to describe a sudden and overwhelming occurrence of something, while wave can refer to a variety of sudden surges or movements, both physical and non-physical.
