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spread > 23 senses
ADJECTIVE1spread, dispersedDistributed or spread over a considerable extent
2spreadPrepared or arranged for a meal
3spread, outspreadFully extended in width
NOUN1spread, spreadingProcess or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2spread, gapA conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
3spread, ranch, cattle ranch, cattle farmFarm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
4spread, scatterA haphazard distribution in all directions
5spread, pasteA tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers
6spread, banquet, feastA meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
7spread, spread head, spreadhead, facing pagesTwo facing pages of a book or other publication
8spreadThe expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
9spread, bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpaneDecorative cover for a bed
10spread, spreadingAct of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
VERB1spread, distributeDistribute or disperse widely
2spread, propagateBecome distributed or widespread
3spread, overspreadSpread across or over
4spread, unfold, spread out, openSpread out or open from a closed or folded state
5spread, circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass aroundCause to become widely known
6spread, go around, circulateBecome widely known and passed on
7spread, scatter, spread outStrew or distribute over an area
8spread, diffuse, spread out, fan outMove outward
9spreadCover by spreading something over
10spreadDistribute over a surface in a layer
spread > pronunciation
Soundsspreh'd
Rhymesabed, aforesaid, ahead, and 86 more rhymes in ehd at the HyperDic website...
spread > adjective 1
MeaningDistributed or spread over a considerable extent.
Examples"eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"
Synonymsdispersed
Similar todistributed
spread > adjective 2
MeaningPrepared or arranged for a meal. Especially having food set out.
Examples"a table spread with food"
Similar toprepared
spread > adjective 3
MeaningFully extended in width.
Examples"outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide"
Synonymsoutspread
Similar toextended
spread > noun 1, event
MeaningProcess or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space.
Synonymsspreading
Narrowerdiffusion; dispersion, scattering; invasion; irradiation; radiation
Broaderchange of location, travel
Verbsspread; spread; spread; spread; spread; spread; spread
spread > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures.
Examples"the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
Synonymsgap
Broaderdisparity
spread > noun 3, artifact
MeaningFarm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle).
Synonymsranch, cattle ranch, cattle farm
Broaderfarm
spread > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA haphazard distribution in all directions.
Synonymsscatter
Narrowerdiffuseness
Broaderdistribution, dispersion
Verbsspread; spread; spread; spread; spread; spread; spread
spread > noun 5, food
MeaningA tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers.
Synonymspaste
Narrowermargarine, margarin, oleo, oleomargarine, marge; nut butter; peanut butter; marshmallow fluff; onion butter; pimento butter; shrimp butter; lobster butter; cheese spread; anchovy butter; fishpaste; garlic butter; hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous; pate; tapenade; tahini
Broadercondiment
Verbsspread; spread
spread > noun 6, food
MeaningA meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed.
Examples"they put out quite a spread"
Synonymsbanquet, feast
Broadermeal, repast
spread > noun 7, communication
MeaningTwo facing pages of a book or other publication.
Synonymsspread head, spreadhead, facing pages
Part ofpublication
Narrowercenter spread, centre spread; centerfold, centrefold
Broaderpage
spread > noun 8, attribute
MeaningThe expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age).
Examples"she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"
Broadergirth
spread > noun 9, artifact
MeaningDecorative cover for a bed.
Synonymsbedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane
Narrowercoverlet; quilted bedspread
Broaderbedclothes, bed clothing, bedding
spread > noun 10, act
MeaningAct of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time.
Synonymsspreading
Narrowercirculation; dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion; scatter, scattering, strewing; decentralization, decentralisation
Broaderextension
Verbsspread; spread; spread; spread; spread; spread
spread > verb 1, contact
MeaningDistribute or disperse widely.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"The invaders spread their language all over the country"
Synonymsdistribute
Narrowergeneralize, generalise; metastasize, metastasise; discharge; strew, straw; export; propagate; deploy; redistribute; sprawl, straggle; diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out
Contrarygather, garner, collect, pull together
See alsospread out; spread out; spread out; spread out
Nounsspread, spreading; spreader; spread; spread
spread > verb 2, contact
MeaningBecome distributed or widespread.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"
Synonymspropagate
Narrowercatch
Broadermove
Nounsspread; spread; spread
spread > verb 3, stative
MeaningSpread across or over.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"A big oil spot spread across the water"
Synonymsoverspread
Narrowertransgress
Broadercover, extend
Nounsspread; spread, spreading; spread
spread > verb 4, contact
MeaningSpread out or open from a closed or folded state.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"spread your arms"
Synonymsunfold, spread out, open
Narrowerdivaricate; exfoliate; grass; butterfly; uncross; splay
Broaderundo
Contraryfold, fold up, turn up
spread > verb 5, communication
MeaningCause to become widely known.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"spread information"
Synonymscirculate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass around
Cause togo around, spread, circulate
Narrowersow, sough; popularize, popularise, vulgarize, vulgarise, generalize, generalise; carry, run
Broaderpublicize, publicise, air, bare
Similar togo around, spread, circulate
Nounsspread; spreading; spread; spread
spread > verb 6, communication
MeaningBecome widely known and passed on.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"the rumor spread"
Synonymsgo around, circulate
Caused bycirculate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around
Broadertravel, go, move, locomote
Similar tocirculate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around
Nounsspread; spread
spread > verb 7, motion
MeaningStrew or distribute over an area.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"He spread fertilizer over the lawn"
Synonymsscatter, spread out
Narrowermanure, muck; birdlime, lime; circumfuse; distribute
Broadercirculate, pass around, pass on, distribute
Nounsspread; spreader; spread; spread
spread > verb 8, motion
MeaningMove outward.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsdiffuse, spread out, fan out
Narrowerpercolate; grow over, creep; run, bleed; mantle
Broaderspread, distribute
Nounsspread; spread; spread
spread > verb 9, contact
MeaningCover by spreading something over.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
ModelThey spread the bread with melted butter
Examples"spread the bread with cheese"
Narrowerslather
Broadercover
Nounsspreader; spread
spread > verb 10, contact
MeaningDistribute over a surface in a layer.
PatternSomebody ----s something PP
Examples"spread cheese on a piece of bread"
Nounsspreader; spread

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