spread

/spɹˈɛd/

/ˈspɹɛd/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to spread

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to affect more people or a wider area

synonyms : propagate

to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface

synonyms : overspread

strew or distribute over an area

synonyms : scatter

spread out

to enlarge the area of effect of something or to make it affect more people

synonyms : distribute

antonyms : gather

cause to become widely known

synonyms : broadcast

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

synonyms : open

spread out

unfold

antonyms : fold

become widely known and passed on

synonyms : circulate

go around

move outward

synonyms : diffuse

fan out

spread out

cover by spreading something over

distribute over a surface in a layer

Spread

[NOUN]

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

synonyms : cattle farm

cattle ranch

ranch

a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

synonyms : paste

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

synonyms : gap

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

synonyms : spreading

a haphazard distribution in all directions

synonyms : scatter

act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

synonyms : spreading

decorative cover for a bed

synonyms : bed cover

the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

two facing pages of a book or other publication

synonyms : facing pages

spread head

spreadhead

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

synonyms : banquet

feast

spread

[ADJECTIVE]

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

synonyms : dispersed

fully extended in width

synonyms : outspread

prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

Examples

1. The children spread cheese dip on crackers during their picnic in the park.

2. My dad spread a thick layer of orange marmalade on my morning toast.

3. I spread a layer of brown sauce on my sandwich.

4. The news spread like wildfire.

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