Strain
Strain noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: detected a strain of panic in her voice when she asked if the substance was poisonous
Smattering and strain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smattering" instead a noun "Strain".
Smattering
Smattering noun - A small number.
Strain and smattering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strain" instead a noun "Smattering".
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