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Sprinkle

usgb/ˈsprɪŋkl/Volume
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Quantity Matters

Use 'sprinkle' when referring to scattering a small, not large, amount of something.

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Just sprinkle a little cheese on top, not the whole packet.
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Adding Flavor

'Sprinkle' suggests adding something extra for flavor or decoration.

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Sprinkle some parsley on the pasta for color.
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