spatter vs spot

spot vs spatter

spatter and spot both are nouns.

spatter and spot both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
spatter	Yes	No	Yes	No
spot	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spot is a hypernym of spatter; that is, spot is a word with a broader meaning than spatter:

spatter: spot, splash, or soil
spot: make a spot or mark onto

Other hypernyms of spatter include blob, blot, fleck.

spatter (noun)	spot (noun)
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface	an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively	a business establishment for entertainment
	a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
	a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value
	a blemish made by dirt
	a small contrasting part of something
	an outstanding characteristic
	a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance
	a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising
	a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
	a point located with respect to surface features of some region
	a small piece or quantity of something
	a slight attack of illness

spatter (verb)	spot (verb)
dash a liquid upon or against	mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition
spot, splash, or soil	become spotted
rain gently	make a spot or mark onto
	mar or impair with a flaw
	catch sight of
	detect with the senses

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