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Rain vs Sprinkle - What's the difference?

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 vs Pour - What's the difference?

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 vs Mist - What's the difference?

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 vs Sprinkle - What's the difference?

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 vs Insperse - What's the difference?

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 vs Resperse - What's the difference?

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 vs Sprinkly - What's the difference?

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 vs Springle - What's the difference?

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 vs Strinkle - What's the difference?

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 vs Bestar - What's the difference?

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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