Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spread-thinly
adjective
/sprɛd ˈθɪnli/
Definition
To distribute something in a way that results in a very thin or sparse layer.
Examples
- The frosting on the cake was spread thinly, giving it a delicate look.
- He spread his resources too thinly by taking on multiple projects at once.
- In the meeting, they discussed how to avoid spreading the team too thinly across various tasks.
Meaning
When something is spread thinly, it is extended over a wide area without much substance or depth, leading to a lack of effectiveness or coverage.
Synonyms
- dispersed
- thinly distributed
- stretched
- scattered
