spread (Meaning)

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spread (n)

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

a haphazard distribution in all directions

a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

two facing pages of a book or other publication

the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

decorative cover for a bed

act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

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spread (v)

distribute or disperse widely

become distributed or widespread

spread across or over

spread out or open from a closed or folded state

cause to become widely known

become widely known and passed on

strew or distribute over an area

move outward

cover by spreading something over

distribute over a surface in a layer

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spread (s)

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

fully extended in width

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spread (n.)

An arbitrage transaction operated by buying and selling simultaneously in two separate markets, as Chicago and New York, when there is an abnormal difference in price between the two markets. It is called a back spreadwhen the difference in price is less than the normal one.

Surface in proportion to the depth of a cut stone.

spread Sentence Examples

  1. The rumor spread like wildfire throughout the town.
  2. The aromas of freshly baked bread spread through the kitchen.
  3. Nurses spread awareness about the importance of handwashing.
  4. The yoga instructor spread her mat out on the grassy field.
  5. The leaves spread out into a vibrant autumn canopy.
  6. The disease spread rapidly through the crowded city.
  7. Volunteers spread out across the neighborhood, distributing food and supplies.
  8. The politician's influence spread beyond her district.
  9. The gossip spread like a plague, tarnishing reputations.
  10. The campfire crackled and spread its warmth throughout the campsite.

FAQs About the word spread

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space, a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures, farm consisting of a

propagate,disseminate,circulate, broadcast, pass (on), communicate, disperse, scatter, dispense, radiate

conceal, mask, hide, mask, obscure, obscure, veil, veil,hold (in), secrete

The rumor spread like wildfire throughout the town.

The aromas of freshly baked bread spread through the kitchen.

Nurses spread awareness about the importance of handwashing.

The yoga instructor spread her mat out on the grassy field.