overspread (Meaning)

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overspread (v)

spread across or over

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overspread (imp. & p. p.)

of Overspread

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overspread (v. t.)

To spread over; to cover; as, the deluge overspread the earth.

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overspread (v. i.)

To be spread or scattered over.

overspread Sentence Examples

  1. The lush greenery overspread the rolling hills, creating a picturesque landscape.
  2. As the fog descended, it overspread the city like a thick blanket, obscuring all visibility.
  3. The heavy snowfall overspread the roads, making travel treacherous.
  4. A layer of dust had overspread the furniture, indicating the passage of time.
  5. The surface of the lake was overspread with a multitude of water lilies, blooming in vibrant colors.
  6. The wheat fields overspread the countryside, gently swaying in the breeze.
  7. A sense of unease overspread the room as the news of the impending storm spread.
  8. A tapestry of intricate embroidery overspread the mantle, adding an air of elegance.
  9. The aroma of freshly baked bread overspread the kitchen, filling it with an irresistible fragrance.
  10. As the sun began its descent, a golden light overspread the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple.

FAQs About the word overspread

spread across or overof Overspread, To spread over; to cover; as, the deluge overspread the earth., To be spread or scattered over.

cover,coat, inclose, sheet, envelop,overlie, carpet, enshroud, overlay, blanket

open, naked, denuded, denuded, peeled, uncovered, displayed, exposed, stripped, open

The lush greenery overspread the rolling hills, creating a picturesque landscape.

As the fog descended, it overspread the city like a thick blanket, obscuring all visibility.

The heavy snowfall overspread the roads, making travel treacherous.

A layer of dust had overspread the furniture, indicating the passage of time.