Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spread
verb
/sprɛd/
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Definition
To extend over a larger area or to distribute something across a space.
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Examples
- She decided to spread the butter evenly on the toast.
- The news about the event began to spread quickly through the town.
- He managed to spread the seeds across the garden.
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Meaning
The action of moving or stretching something out to cover a wider area.
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Synonyms
- distribute
- extend
- expand
- scatter