Difference between Undulate and Ruffle

What is the difference between Undulate and Ruffle?

Undulate as a verb is to cause to move in a wavelike motion. while Ruffle as a verb is to make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

Undulate

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Wavy in appearance or form. Changing the pitch and volume of one's voice. Winding up and down gradually relative to the blade.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cause to move in a wavelike motion. To cause to resemble a wave To move in wavelike motions. To appear wavelike.

Ruffle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.To disturb ; especially, to cause to flutter.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

We hope you now know whether to use Undulate or Ruffle in your sentence.

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