drizzle vs splosh
splosh vs drizzledrizzle is a noun but splosh is not a noun.
drizzle and splosh both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| drizzle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| splosh | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
splosh is a hypernym of
drizzle; that is, splosh is a
word with a broader meaning than drizzle:
- drizzle: moisten with fine drops
- splosh: cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
| drizzle (noun) | splosh (noun) |
|---|---|
| very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower |
| drizzle (verb) | splosh (verb) |
|---|---|
| moisten with fine drops | dash a liquid upon or against |
| rain lightly | cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force |
| walk through mud or mire | |
| make a splashing sound |
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