smattering

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Synonyms: spattering, scattering, shattering, mattering, smothering, muttering, chattering, battering, clattering, stuttering, flattering

Antonyms: spattering, scattering, shattering, mattering, smothering, muttering, chattering, battering, clattering, stuttering, flattering

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Noun

1. A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
   • She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.
2. A small amount or number of something.
   • There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.

Verb

1. present participle and gerund of smatter

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