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'spread' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'spread' with 20 example sentences.

spread adjective

: distributed or spread over a considerable extent

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

: fully extended in width

spread noun

: 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 verb

: 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 out spreading spread over spread around
  • The virus is spreading rapidly.
  • Following simple rules can help prevent the spread of the virus.
  • We need to spread the word.
  • The news spread all over Japan.
  • She spread the butter on the bread.
  • West Nile virus spreads to humans through mosquito bites.
  • The forest fire began to spread in all directions.
  • The bird spread its wings.
  • The cancer had spread to several organs.
  • The poison spread through his whole body.
  • She tried to prevent the rumor from spreading.
  • The rumour has already spread.
  • English has spread all over the country.
  • The rumor that she's getting married is spreading around town.
  • After the war, the idea of democracy spread throughout Japan.
  • A smile spread across his face.
  • Pan is a monkey that can spread butter on bread.
  • The waitress spread a white cloth over the table.
  • He wanted his ashes spread over the ocean after he died.
  • I like to spread honey on my toast in the morning.

    • Words related to 'spread'

    scatter disseminate expand extend

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