Strew, straw, scatter, sow, broadcast can mean to throw loosely or at intervals.
Category: Synonyms
Stress vs Strain vs Pressure vs Tension
Stress, strain, pressure, tension are comparable terms when they apply to the action or effect of force exerted within or upon a thing.
Strengthen vs Invigorate vs Fortify vs Energize vs Reinforce
Strengthen, invigorate, fortify, energize, reinforce can mean to make strong or stronger.
Strategy vs Tactics vs Logistics
Strategy, tactics, logistics as used in relation to warfare are not always clearly distinguished.
Stranger vs Foreigner vs Alien vs Outlander vs Outsider vs Immigrant vs Émigré
Stranger, foreigner, alien, outlander, outsider, immigrant, émigré can all designate a person who comes into a community from the outside and is not recognized as a member of that community.
Strange vs Singular vs Unique vs Peculiar vs Eccentric vs Erratic vs Odd vs Queer vs Quaint vs Outlandish vs Curious
Strange, singular, unique, peculiar, eccentric, erratic, odd, queer, quaint, outlandish, curious can mean varying from what is ordinary, usual, and to be expected.
Strait vs Sound vs Channel vs Passage vs Narrows
Strait, sound, channel, passage, narrows can all denote a long and comparatively narrow stretch of water connecting two larger bodies.
Strain vs Sprain
Strain, sprain as nouns can mean an injury to a part of the body through overstretching and as verbs to cause or to suffer such an injury to a part of the body.
Straightforward vs Forthright vs Aboveboard
Straightforward, forthright, aboveboard when applied to persons, their actions, or their methods mean honest and open.
Story vs Narrative vs Tale vs Anecdote vs Yarn
Story, narrative, tale, anecdote, yarn all denote a recital of happenings less elaborate than a novel.
Stop vs Cease vs Quit vs Discontinue vs Desist
Stop, cease, quit, discontinue, desist are comparable when they mean to suspend or cause to suspend activity.
Stoop vs Condescend vs Deign
Stoop, condescend, deign can mean to descend below the level (as in rank or dignity) where one belongs or thinks he belongs to do something.