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SCATTERED Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word scattered. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word scattered. (close relations)
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spread
verbv
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

adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

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

• fully extended in width

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

disconnected
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

adjective satellite

• having been divided; having the unity destroyed

• marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

• not plugged in or connected to a power source

• lacking orderly continuity

disjointed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking orderly continuity

• taken apart at the joints

• separated at the joint

disorganized
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking order or methodical arrangement or function

dispersed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• distributed or spread over a considerable extent

distributed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• spread out or scattered about or divided up

fragmented
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having been divided; having the unity destroyed

jumbled
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in utter disorder

separate
verbv
adjective

• independent; not united or joint

noun

• a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

• a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments

adjective satellite

• standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything

• separated according to race, sex, class, or religion

• have the connection undone; having become separate

verb

• act as a barrier between; stand between

• force, take, or pull apart

• mark as different

• separate into parts or portions

• divide into components or constituents

• arrange or order by classes or categories

• make a division or separation

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• become separated into pieces or fragments

• treat differently on the basis of sex or race

• move or break apart

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

disperse
verbv
verb

• distribute loosely

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• cause to separate

• move away from each other

• separate (light) into spectral rays

• cause to become widely known

dissipate
verbv
verb

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• move away from each other

• spend frivolously and unwisely

• live a life of pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption

break up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• disband

• break violently or noisily; smash

• make a break in

• cause to go into a solution

• suffer a nervous breakdown

• take apart into its constituent pieces

• destroy the completeness of a set of related items

• set or keep apart

• attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example

• release ice

• close at the end of a session

• bring the association of to an end or cause to break up

• come to an end

• break or cause to break into pieces

• cause to separate

• separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts

• laugh unrestrainedly

dispel
verbv
verb

• force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

• to cause to separate and go in different directions

dot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

• a very small circular shape

• the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code

• street name for lysergic acid diethylamide

verb

• scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

• distribute loosely

• make a dot or dots

• mark with a dot

dust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

• the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

• free microscopic particles of solid material

verb

• remove the dust from

• rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape

• cover with a light dusting of a substance

• distribute loosely

scattering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

• the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions

• a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

• spreading widely or driving off

• the act of scattering

sprinkle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

• the act of sprinkling or splashing water

verb

• distribute loosely

• cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

• rain gently

• scatter with liquid; wet lightly

strewing
verbv
noun

• the act of scattering

Best Hypernyms For SCATTERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for scattered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
separate spread circulate diffused discharge dispersed dispersion distribute distributed distribution divide part seed sow split spreading broadcasted disseminated sowed strewed
Phrases (3)
change integritypass aroundpass on

Alternatives for SPREAD

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