Definitions
- Describing the sound and effect of liquid hitting a surface with force. - Referring to the messy and scattered result of liquid hitting a surface with force. - Talking about the action of throwing or dropping liquid in a way that causes it to scatter and make a mess.
- Describing the sound and effect of liquid hitting a surface with force, but with less intensity than splatter. - Referring to the scattered result of liquid hitting a surface with less force than splatter. - Talking about the action of throwing or dropping liquid in a way that causes it to scatter, but with less intensity than splatter.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the sound and effect of liquid hitting a surface.
- 2Both words refer to the scattered result of liquid hitting a surface.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the action of throwing or dropping liquid.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Splatter implies a more forceful impact than spatter.
- 2Messiness: Splatter suggests a messier and more scattered result than spatter.
- 3Size: Splatter is often used to describe larger drops or quantities of liquid, while spatter is used for smaller drops or quantities.
- 4Connotation: Splatter can have a negative connotation, suggesting an unwanted or messy result, while spatter is more neutral.
- 5Usage: Splatter is more commonly used as a verb, while spatter is more commonly used as a noun.
Remember this!
Splatter and spatter are synonyms that both describe the sound and effect of liquid hitting a surface and the resulting scattered pattern. However, splatter implies a more forceful impact and messier result than spatter, which is used for smaller drops or quantities of liquid. Additionally, splatter is more commonly used as a verb, while spatter is more commonly used as a noun.
