moisten vs sprinkle
sprinkle vs moistenmoisten is not a noun while sprinkle is a noun.
moisten and sprinkle both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| moisten | No | No | Yes | No |
| sprinkle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
sprinkle is a hypernym of
moisten; that is, sprinkle is a
word with a broader meaning than moisten:
- moisten: moisten with fine drops
- sprinkle: cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
| moisten (noun) | sprinkle (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of sprinkling or splashing water | |
| a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby |
| moisten (verb) | sprinkle (verb) |
|---|---|
| make moist | scatter with liquid; wet lightly |
| moisten with fine drops | cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force |
| distribute loosely | |
| rain gently |
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