What does spread mean in English? Meaning of spread definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "spread": process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Noun
Meaning: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of spaceSynonyms: spread
spreadingHyponyms: diffusion
dispersion
invasion
irradiation
radiation
scatteringHypernyms: change of location
travelMeaning of "spread": distribute or disperse widely
Verb
Meaning: distribute or disperse widelyExample: The invaders spread their language all over the countrySynonyms: distribute
spreadHyponyms: deploy
diffuse
discharge
export
fan out
generalise
generalize
metastasise
metastasize
propagate
redistribute
sprawl
spread
spread out
straggle
straw
strewAntonyms: collect
garner
gather
pull togetherAlso see: diffuse
disperse
dissipate
expand
fan out
scatter
spread
spread out
string outMeaning of "spread": distributed or spread over a considerable extent
Adjective
Meaning: distributed or spread over a considerable extentExample: has ties with many widely dispersed friends
eleven million Jews are spread throughout EuropeSynonyms: dispersed
spreadSimilar: distributedMeaning of "spread": a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
Noun
Meaning: a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figuresExample: gap between income and outgo
the spread between lending and borrowing costsSynonyms: gap
spreadHypernyms: disparityMeaning of "spread": become distributed or widespread
Verb
Meaning: become distributed or widespreadExample: the infection spread
Optimism spread among the populationSynonyms: propagate
spreadHyponyms: catchHypernyms: moveMeaning of "spread": prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
Adjective
Meaning: prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set outExample: a table spread with foodSynonyms: spreadSimilar: preparedMeaning of "spread": farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
Noun
Meaning: farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)Synonyms: cattle farm
cattle ranch
ranch
spreadHypernyms: farmMeaning of "spread": spread across or over
Verb
Meaning: spread across or overExample: A big oil spot spread across the waterSynonyms: overspread
spreadHyponyms: transgressHypernyms: continue
cover
extendMeaning of "spread": fully extended in width
Adjective
Meaning: fully extended in widthExample: outspread wings
with arms spread wideSynonyms: outspread
spreadSimilar: extendedMeaning of "spread": a haphazard distribution in all directions
Noun
Meaning: a haphazard distribution in all directionsSynonyms: scatter
spreadHyponyms: diffusenessHypernyms: dispersion
distributionMeaning of "spread": spread out or open from a closed or folded state
Verb
Meaning: spread out or open from a closed or folded stateExample: open the map
spread your armsSynonyms: open
spread
spread out
unfoldHyponyms: butterfly
divaricate
exfoliate
grass
splay
uncrossHypernyms: undoAntonyms: fold
fold up
turn upMeaning of "spread": a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
Noun
Meaning: a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishesSynonyms: paste
spreadHyponyms: anchovy butter
cheese spread
fishpaste
garlic butter
hommos
hoummos
hummus
humous
humus
lobster butter
margarin
margarine
marge
marshmallow fluff
miso
nut butter
oleo
oleomargarine
onion butter
pate
peanut butter
pimento butter
shrimp butter
tahini
tapenadeHypernyms: condimentMeaning of "spread": cause to become widely known
Verb
Meaning: cause to become widely knownExample: spread information
circulate a rumor
broadcast the newsSynonyms: broadcast
circularise
circularize
circulate
diffuse
disperse
disseminate
distribute
pass around
propagate
spreadHyponyms: carry
generalise
generalize
podcast
popularise
popularize
run
sow
vulgarise
vulgarizeHypernyms: air
bare
publicise
publicizeMeaning of "spread": a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
Noun
Meaning: a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyedExample: a banquet for the graduating seniors
the Thanksgiving feast
they put out quite a spreadSynonyms: banquet
feast
spreadHypernyms: meal
repastMeaning of "spread": become widely known and passed on
Verb
Meaning: become widely known and passed onExample: the rumor spread
the story went around in the officeSynonyms: circulate
go around
spreadHypernyms: go
locomote
move
travelMeaning of "spread": two facing pages of a book or other publication
Noun
Meaning: two facing pages of a book or other publicationSynonyms: facing pages
spread
spread head
spreadheadHyponyms: center spread
centerfold
centre spread
centrefoldHypernyms: pageMeaning of "spread": strew or distribute over an area
Verb
Meaning: strew or distribute over an areaExample: He spread fertilizer over the lawn
scatter cards across the tableSynonyms: scatter
spread
spread outHyponyms: birdlime
circumfuse
distribute
lime
manure
muckHypernyms: circulate
distribute
pass around
pass onMeaning of "spread": the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
Noun
Meaning: the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)Example: she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spreadSynonyms: spreadHypernyms: girthMeaning of "spread": move outward
Verb
Meaning: move outwardExample: The soldiers fanned outSynonyms: diffuse
fan out
spread
spread outHyponyms: bleed
creep
mantle
percolate
runHypernyms: distribute
spreadMeaning of "spread": decorative cover for a bed
Noun
Meaning: decorative cover for a bedSynonyms: bed cover
bed covering
bedcover
bedspread
counterpane
spreadHyponyms: coverlet
quilted bedspreadHypernyms: bed clothing
bedclothes
beddingMeaning of "spread": cover by spreading something over
Verb
Meaning: cover by spreading something overExample: spread the bread with cheeseSynonyms: spreadHyponyms: slatherHypernyms: coverMeaning of "spread": act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Noun
Meaning: act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or timeSynonyms: spread
spreadingHyponyms: circulation
decentralisation
decentralization
diffusion
dispersal
dispersion
dissemination
scatter
scattering
strewingHypernyms: extensionMeaning of "spread": distribute over a surface in a layer
Verb
Meaning: distribute over a surface in a layerExample: spread cheese on a piece of breadSynonyms: spreadSynonyms:
advance, escalation, transmission, spreading, advancement, dissemination, increase, diffusion, profusion, term, proliferation, span, extension, stretch, reach, radiation, sweep, expanse, dispersion, enlargement, range, ramification, compass, scope, period, transfusion, suffusion, repast, blowout, feast, dinner, regale, array, banquet, lunch, proliferate, set, develop, extend, stretch, cover, lay, flow, increase, escalate, spray, disperse, multiply, reach, expand, circulate, unwind, widen, unfold, broaden, lengthen, unfurl, daub, flatten, radiate, array, open, sprawl, prepare, dilate, strew, gloss, enlarge, diverge, paint, unroll, pervade, mushroom, lie, swell, bloat, diffuse, arrange, suffuse, level, smear, overlay, cast, settle, coat, branch off, outstretch, untwist, uncoil, be displayed, be distributed, even out, roll out, disseminate, distribute, propagate, transmit, scatter, circulate, shed, blazon, publish, declare, broadcast, cast, promulgate, sow, radiate, advertise, proclaim, strew, diffuse, make known, make public,
Antonyms:
halt, extreme, abridgment, compression, decrease, reduction, stagnation, suppression, stop, stagnation, suppression, decrease, compress, lessen, abridge, shorten, narrow, restrict, hide, block, straighten, disorganize, shrivel, mix up, conceal, end, halt, contract, lower, shrink, diminish, lose, collect, gather, reduce, reveal, confuse, close, hide, conceal, compress, collect, gather, close,