Spread - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures (syn: gap)
- a haphazard distribution in all directions (syn: scatter)
- a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (syn: paste)
- a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed (syn: banquet, feast)
- the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
- act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (syn: spreading)
verb
Optimism spread among the population
- cover by spreading something over
adjective
with arms spread wide
Extra examples
The newspaper was spread across his lap.
Her notes were spread all over the desk.
Help me spread the cloth on the table.
We spread fertilizer on our yard.
The seeds are spread by wind, birds, and animals.
The fire spread quickly through the building.
The cancer has spread to her throat.
The use of computer technology has spread into all fields of work.
The odor spread throughout the room.
The fashion quickly spread from France to England.
She offered crackers and a cheese spread.
He uses low-fat spread on his toast.
They managed to prevent the spread of avian influenza.
The spread between the local and the foreign money rates.
He spread his arms wide.
Phrasal verbs
Word forms
I/you/we/they: spread
he/she/it: spreads
present participle: spreading
past tense: spread
past participle: spread
singular: spread
plural: spreads
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