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spread

/spr/E/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.event

    Synonyms spreading

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    The spread between lending and borrowing costs.
    Synonyms gap

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms cattle farm cattle ranch ranch

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a haphazard distribution in all directions

    noun.attribute

    Synonyms scatter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.food

    Synonyms paste

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

    noun.food

    Examples
    They put out quite a spread.
    Synonyms banquet feast

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. two facing pages of a book or other publication

    noun.communication

    Synonyms facing pages spread head spreadhead

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    She exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. decorative cover for a bed

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms bed cover bed covering bedcover bedspread counterpane

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.act

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. Extent; compass.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  12. 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 <b>back spread</b>when the difference in price is less than the normal one.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent

    adj.all

    Examples
    Eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe.
    Synonyms dispersed

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    adj.all

    Examples
    A table spread with food.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. fully extended in width

    adj.all

    Examples
    Outspread wings.
    With arms spread wide.
    Synonyms outspread

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. distribute or disperse widely

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The invaders spread their language all over the country.
    Synonyms distribute
    Antonyms collect garner gather pull together

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. become distributed or widespread

    verb.contact

    Examples
    The infection spread.
    Optimism spread among the population.
    Synonyms propagate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. spread across or over

    verb.stative

    Examples
    A big oil spot spread across the water.
    Synonyms overspread

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Spread your arms.
    Synonyms open spread out unfold
    Antonyms fold fold up turn up

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. cause to become widely known

    verb.communication

    Examples
    Spread information.
    Synonyms broadcast circularise circularize circulate diffuse disperse disseminate distribute pass around propagate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. become widely known and passed on

    verb.communication

    Examples
    The rumor spread.
    Synonyms circulate go around

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. strew or distribute over an area

    verb.motion

    Examples
    He spread fertilizer over the lawn.
    Synonyms scatter spread out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. move outward

    verb.motion

    Synonyms diffuse fan out spread out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. cover by spreading something over

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Spread the bread with cheese.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. distribute over a surface in a layer

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Spread cheese on a piece of bread.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  11. To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to unfurl; as, to <i>spread</i> a carpet; to <i>spread</i> a tent or a sail.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  12. To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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