spread Antonyms
Meaning of spread
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
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
spread (s)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
fully extended in width
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
- 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.
- The leaves spread out into a vibrant autumn canopy.
- The disease spread rapidly through the crowded city.
- Volunteers spread out across the neighborhood, distributing food and supplies.
- The politician's influence spread beyond her district.
- The gossip spread like a plague, tarnishing reputations.
- 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, broadcast,circulate, pass (on), diffuse, communicate, scatter, dispense, disperse
obscure, secrete,hold (in), veil, mask, veil, conceal, hide, hold (in), mask
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.
