Verb

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

: to scatter in drops or particles

: to scatter over

: to scatter at intervals in or among

: to wet lightly

: to rain lightly in scattered drops

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Synonyms

drizzle, pepper, dot, strew, scatter, spray

Noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

: the act or an instance of sprinkling

: a light rain

: small particles of candy used as a topping (as on ice cream)

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Spoken Word:

Synonyms

handful, couple, few, scatter, drizzle, mist, shower

Antonyms

many, loads, mountain, thousands, downpour

Etymology

Grade 7

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