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- pronunciation:
- sprIng
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sprinkles, sprinkling, sprinkled |
| definition 1: |
to drop or scatter in small bits.
I always sprinkle nuts on my ice cream.- synonyms:
- powder, spray
- similar words:
- dash, disperse, dribble, dust, sift, spatter, spit, splash
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| definition 2: |
to drop or scatter small bits upon.
He is sprinkling the lawn.She sprinkled the salad with cheese.- synonyms:
- mist, shower, spray
- similar words:
- dust, fog, spatter, splash, squirt, water
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| definition 3: |
to rain very lightly (often used with "it").
It has been sprinkling off and on.- similar words:
- drizzle, mist, rain, shower, trickle
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| related words: |
broadcast, distribute, spray |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a slight amount of rain.
The sprinkle only lasted for a few hours before the sun came out.- synonyms:
- shower
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| definition 2: |
a small amount or number.
There was a sprinkle of laughter in the classroom. |
| related words: |
couple, dash, dribble, note |
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