Definitions
- Describing a person or animal rolling around in mud, water, or any other substance. - Referring to a ship or boat being tossed around violently by waves. - Talking about a situation or condition that is chaotic, disorganized, or out of control.
- Describing a fish struggling to swim or breathe out of water. - Referring to a person or animal struggling to move or make progress. - Talking about a situation or plan that is failing or not succeeding as expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a struggle or difficulty.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a physical or metaphorical situation.
- 3Both words convey a sense of chaos or disorder.
- 4Both words can be used in a negative context.
What is the difference?
- 1Movement: Weltering implies rolling or tossing around, while flounder implies struggling to move forward.
- 2Context: Weltering is often used to describe a messy or disorganized situation, while flounder is more commonly used to describe a situation that is failing or not succeeding.
- 3Connotation: Weltering can have a playful or humorous connotation, while flounder is more serious and negative.
- 4Usage: Weltering is less common than flounder and may not be familiar to all English speakers.
Remember this!
Weltering and flounder are both verbs that describe a struggle or difficulty. However, weltering implies a rolling or tossing motion, often in a chaotic or disorganized situation, while flounder implies a struggle to move forward or succeed, often in a failing or negative situation.
