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Contrasting flows: "spew" vs. "emit"
Lloyd Cooper 03/12/2024, 03:31English.me team member
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?
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.
- 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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