Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scattered

adjective
/ˈskæt.ərd/
Definition
Spread out over a wide area or distributed unevenly.
Examples
  • The toys were scattered all over the floor.
  • She looked at the scattered papers on her desk.
  • The stars appeared scattered across the night sky.
Meaning
To be dispersed or thrown in different directions.
Synonyms
  • dispersed
  • spread
  • distributed