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to spread out
01
to separate a group of things and arrange or place them over a large area
Transitive: to spread out sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
spread
Present tense
spread out
3rd person singular
spreads out
Present participle
spreading out
Past simple
spread out
Past participle
spread out
Examples
Let's spread the cards out on the table so we can see them all.
02
to move away from one another and occupy a broader space
Intransitive
Examples
The volunteers need to spread out to efficiently manage the event.
03
to arrange items or elements in a line
Transitive: to spread out sth
Examples
The tools were spread out on the workshop table for easy access.
04
to move parts of the body away from each other
Transitive: to spread out body parts
Examples
Spread the fingers out for better dexterity.
05
to extend over a significant expanse
Intransitive
Examples
The beach spread out before us, inviting relaxation in the sun.
06
to extend in various directions from a central point
Intransitive
Examples
The flower's petals spread out in a radial pattern, creating a stunning display of colors in the garden.
07
to distribute something among different time periods or individuals
Transitive: to spread out activities or resources
Examples
To avoid overloading the team, the project manager decided to spread out the tasks evenly among all members.
