scatter vs store

scatter

noun
  • A collection of dispersed objects. 

  • The act of scattering or dispersing. 

verb
  • To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse. 

  • Of a pitcher: to keep down the number of hits or walks. 

  • To deflect (radiation or particles). 

  • To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals. 

  • To distribute loosely as by sprinkling. 

  • To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow. 

  • To be dispersed upon. 

store

noun
  • A supply held in storage. 

  • A head of store cattle (feeder cattle to be sold to others for finishing); a store cattle beast. 

  • A great quantity or number; abundance. 

  • A place where items may be purchased; a shop. 

  • A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept. 

verb
  • To keep (something) while not in use, generally in a place meant for that purpose. 

  • To write (something) into memory or registers. 

  • Contain. 

  • Have the capacity and capability to contain. 

How often have the words scatter and store occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )