Spatter vs. Splatter 

"Spatter" vs. "Splatter" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both indicate spreading liquid on something. However, 'spatter' refers to small splashes, whereas, 'splatter' refers to large ones.

Differences

'Spatter' refers to small splashes of liquid, while, 'splatter' refers to large ones. Look at the examples below:

Example

A glass of watermelon juice splattered all over the carpet.

Wanna spatter some hot sauce over it?

Similarities

Both refer to spreading liquid over something/someone. Check out the following examples:

Example

How did it splatter all over you?

A little oil spattered over the oven.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since they have slight differences in their meanings, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Spatter' refers to a small scattering of liquid over something, whereas, 'splatter' refers to large ones. Compare:

Example

✓ The contents of the water tank splattered all over us.

X The contents of the water tank spattered all over us.

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