Scattered and Straggling

Scattered

Scattered adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.

Straggling and scattered are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straggling" instead an adjective "Scattered".

Nearby Word: scattering

Straggling

Straggling adjective - Spreading out in different directions.
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Scattered and straggling are semantically related. You can use "Scattered" instead an adjective "Straggling".

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