Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| dribble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid • saliva spilling from the mouth • the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks verb • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream • let or cause to fall in drops • propel • let saliva drivel from the mouth | ||||||
| drizzle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower verb • rain lightly • moisten with fine drops | ||||||
| pour | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to run • move in large numbers • pour out gradually, so as to separate out sediment • flow in a spurt • supply in large amounts or quantities • rain heavily | ||||||
| slosh | verbv | |||||
verb • make a splashing sound • walk through mud or mire • spill or splash copiously or clumsily | ||||||
| soak | verbv | |||||
noun • the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) • washing something by allowing it to soak verb • submerge in a liquid • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • cover with liquid; pour liquid onto • leave as a guarantee in return for money • beat severely • make drunk (with alcoholic drinks) • become drunk or drink excessively • fill, soak, or imbue totally • heat a metal prior to working it | ||||||
| spatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface verb • dash a liquid upon or against • rain gently • spot, splash, or soil | ||||||
| spill | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • liquid that is spilled • a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction • the act of allowing a fluid to escape • a sudden drop from an upright position verb • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container • flow, run or fall out and become lost • cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over • pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities • reveal information • reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) | ||||||
| splash | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the sound like water splashing • a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event • a small quantity of something moist or liquid • a patch of bright color • the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface • the act of scattering water about haphazardly verb • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • walk through mud or mire • dash a liquid upon or against • mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered • make a splashing sound • soil or stain with a splashed liquid • strike and dash about in a liquid | ||||||
| splatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively • a small quantity of something moist or liquid verb • cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container • dash a liquid upon or against | ||||||
| sprinkle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby • the act of sprinkling or splashing water verb • distribute loosely • cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force • rain gently • scatter with liquid; wet lightly | ||||||
