Today’s word of the day is ‘Splutter.‘ Let us understand more about this word.
Splutter [spluht-er]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
Does the word have a past tense? What is it?
1. Crackle
2. Burst
3. Split
4. Pop
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi- Kolaahal
2. Spanish – Chisporroteo
3. French – Bafouiller
4. Mandarin – Fēijiàn
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. He heard the splutter of the drops that clung to it as they touched the flames.
2. A few minutes passed, then, with a final scratch and splutter Joseph flung down his pen.
3. This was followed by a splutter of musketry, and this again by loud yells.
4. His only reply was the splutter of the small fire which they dared not augment.
5. He had begun to cough and splutter, and he seemed rooted to the small stone he was standing on in the middle of the stream.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
burst, chip, chop, cleave, crash, crepitate, damage, detonate, explode, fracture, hurt, impair, injure, pop, ring, rive, sever, shiver, snap, splinter, split, sputter etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
aid, assist, combine, cure, fix, free, heal, help, join, mend, unite etc.
Quotation:
The global economy is spluttering back into life. The Tories would have left it to choke to death.
Alistair Darling
Social Example:
I'm swear working in retail strengthens your immune system – money is literally one of the dirtiest things you can handle, people cough and splutter all the time. They also put screens up fast, are used to regular cleaning and it's only short contact with customers.
— Anne B (@Simply_AnnieB) January 4, 2021
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