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scatterer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈskætərər/

KK: /ˈskætərər/

noun
Definition

A person or thing that spreads or disperses things in different directions.


Example

The scatterer of seeds helped to plant the garden.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that little scatterer of leaves in the wind?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looked like nature was having a mini party!
Sloth A
I love how the smallest things can scatter joy around us.
Sloth B
Totally! It's like a reminder to appreciate the little moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
disperser
sower
sprinkler
Antonyms
collector
gatherer
aggregator
Root Explanation

Scatterer → It is formed from "scatter" (from Old English *sceaterian*, meaning to disperse or spread) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A scatterer is a person or thing that disperses or spreads things apart.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'spreads' things apart — 'scatter' means to disperse, and '-er' indicates a person doing that action.

Visually Confused Words
smatterer
shatterer
clatterer
chatterer
caterer
splatterer
scratter
patterer
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