Definitions
- Describing the act of flying or hovering in the air, especially in a quick and erratic manner. - Referring to the movement of insects or birds that fly in short bursts or flutters. - Talking about the action of moving quickly and lightly through the air.
- Describing the movement of birds or insects that fly or move quickly and lightly from place to place. - Referring to the action of moving quickly and lightly from one place to another. - Talking about the act of darting or moving rapidly and unpredictably.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe rapid and light movement.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the movement of birds or insects.
- 3Both words suggest a sense of quickness and agility.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Volitate is less commonly used than flit.
- 2Connotation: Volitate suggests a more deliberate and controlled movement, while flit implies a more erratic and unpredictable movement.
- 3Formality: Volitate is a more formal word than flit, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Context: Volitate is often used to describe the movement of larger birds or insects, while flit is more commonly used to describe the movement of smaller birds or insects.
Remember this!
Volitate and flit are synonyms that describe rapid and light movement, often of birds or insects. However, volitate suggests a more deliberate and controlled movement, while flit implies a more erratic and unpredictable movement. Additionally, volitate is less commonly used and more formal than flit, which is more versatile and commonly used in everyday language.
