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Contrasting flows: "spew" vs. "emit"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 03/12/2024, 03:31
English.me team member
Spew and emit. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "spew" and "emit" involve the release or discharge of something from a source.

What is different?

"Spew" often implies a forceful, uncontrolled, or copious expulsion of something, usually unpleasant. "Emit" is a more neutral term that refers to the release or production of something, often used in technical or scientific contexts.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for spew) and emit

Examples of usage

Spew
  • The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky.
  • He spewed hateful words during the argument.
  • The factory chimney spews black smoke continually.
Emit
  • The sun emits light and heat.
  • The machine emits a constant humming noise.
  • Plants emit oxygen as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

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