rain |
sprinkle |
In intransitive terms the difference between rain and sprinkle
is that
rain is to fall in large quantities while
sprinkle is to drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
In transitive terms the difference between rain and sprinkle
is that
rain is to issue (something) in large quantities while
sprinkle is to baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
As nouns the difference between rain and sprinkle
is that
rain is condensed water falling from a cloud while
sprinkle is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
As verbs the difference between rain and sprinkle
is that
rain is to have rain fall from the sky while
sprinkle is to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
sprinkle |
pour |
In transitive terms the difference between sprinkle and pour
is that
sprinkle is to baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify while
pour is to send forth from, as in a stream; to discharge uninterruptedly.
In intransitive terms the difference between sprinkle and pour
is that
sprinkle is to drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically while
pour is to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream; to fall continuously and abundantly; as, the rain pours.
sprinkle |
mist |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and mist
is that
sprinkle is to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
mist is to form mist.
As nouns the difference between sprinkle and mist
is that
sprinkle is a light covering with a sprinkled substance while
mist is water or other liquid finely suspended in air.
sparkle |
sprinkle |
In intransitive terms the difference between sparkle and sprinkle
is that
sparkle is to emit little bubbles, as certain kinds of liquors; to effervesce; as, sparkling wine while
sprinkle is to drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
In transitive terms the difference between sparkle and sprinkle
is that
sparkle is to emit in the form or likeness of sparks while
sprinkle is to baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
sprinkle |
insperse |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and insperse
is that
sprinkle is to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
insperse is to sprinkle; to scatter.
As a noun sprinkle
is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
sprinkle |
resperse |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and resperse
is that
sprinkle is to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
resperse is to sprinkle; to scatter.
As a noun sprinkle
is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
sprinkle |
sprinkly |
As a verb sprinkle
is to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
As a noun sprinkle
is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
As an adjective sprinkly is
light, tending to sprinkle or fall down softly.
sprinkle |
springle |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and springle
is that
sprinkle is (
lb) to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
springle is (rare) to sprinkle.
As nouns the difference between sprinkle and springle
is that
sprinkle is a light covering with a sprinkled substance while
springle is (rare) a trap to catch animals, using a spring mechanism.
sprinkle |
strinkle |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and strinkle
is that
sprinkle is (
lb) to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
strinkle is (rare) to sprinkle or scatter.
As a noun sprinkle
is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
sprinkle |
bestar |
As verbs the difference between sprinkle and bestar
is that
sprinkle is (
lb) to cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance) while
bestar is (archaic) to sprinkle with, or as with, stars; to adorn or decorate with, or as with, stars.
As a noun sprinkle
is a light covering with a sprinkled substance.
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