Sprinkle and Scattering

Sprinkle

Sprinkle noun - A small number.
Usage example: received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot

Scattering is a synonym for sprinkle. In some cases you can use "Scattering" instead a noun "Sprinkle".

Nearby Words: sprinkling, sprinkled, sprinkler

Scattering

Scattering noun - A small number.
Usage example: a scattering of people in the mostly empty theater

Sprinkle is a synonym for scattering. You can use "Sprinkle" instead the word "Scattering" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: scattered
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