Noun | 1. | spread - process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space Synonyms: spreading |
2. | spread - a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs" Synonyms: gap | |
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4. | spread - a haphazard distribution in all directions Synonyms: scatter | |
5. | spread - a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers Synonyms: paste | |
6. | spread - a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread" | |
7. | spread - two facing pages of a book or other publication | |
8. | spread - the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age); "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread" | |
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10. | spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time Synonyms: spreading | |
Verb | 1. | spread - distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country" Synonyms: distribute Antonyms: gather, pull together, collect, garner - assemble or get together; "gather some stones"; "pull your thoughts together" |
2. | spread - become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population" Synonyms: propagate | |
3. | spread - spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water" Synonyms: overspread | |
4. | spread - spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms" | |
5. | spread - cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news" Synonyms: disseminate, pass around, circulate, diffuse, broadcast, circularise, circularize, disperse, propagate, distribute | |
6. | spread - become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office" | |
7. | spread - strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table" Synonyms: spread out, scatter | |
8. | spread - move outward; "The soldiers fanned out" | |
9. | spread - cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese" | |
10. | spread - distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread" | |
Adj. | 1. | spread - distributed or spread over a considerable extent; "has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe" Synonyms: dispersed |
2. | spread - prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out; "a table spread with food" | |
3. | spread - fully extended in width; "outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide" Synonyms: outspread |