Definitions
There are 23 meanings of the word
Spread.
How to pronounce spread:
US
Spread - as a noun
Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
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spreadingHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of locationtravelHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
Example: "Gap between income and outgo"
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gapFarm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
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cattle farmcattle ranchranchA haphazard distribution in all directions
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scatterHypernyms (Closely Related)
dispersiondistributionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
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pasteHypernyms (Closely Related)
condimentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
Example: "A banquet for the graduating seniors"
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banquetfeastTwo facing pages of a book or other publication
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facing pagesspread headspreadheadHypernyms (Closely Related)
pageHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
Example: "She exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"
Decorative cover for a bed
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bed coverbed coveringbedcoverbedspreadcounterpaneHypernyms (Closely Related)
bed clothingbedclothesbeddingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spread - as an adjective satellite
Distributed or spread over a considerable extent
Example: "Has ties with many widely dispersed friends"
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dispersedPrepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
Example: "A table spread with food"
Spread - as a verb
Distribute or disperse widely
Example: "The invaders spread their language all over the country"
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distributeHypernyms (Closely Related)
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gatherBecome distributed or widespread
Example: "The infection spread"
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propagateHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spread across or over
Example: "A big oil spot spread across the water"
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overspreadHypernyms (Closely Related)
continuecoverextendHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state
Example: "Open the map"
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openunfoldHypernyms (Closely Related)
undoHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to become widely known
Example: "Spread information"
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broadcastcircularisecircularizecirculatediffusedispersedisseminatedistributepass aroundpropagateHypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicizeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strew or distribute over an area
Example: "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scatterHypernyms (Closely Related)
circulatedistributepass aroundpass onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move outward
Example: "The soldiers fanned out"
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diffusefan outHypernyms (Closely Related)
distributespreadHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cover by spreading something over
Example: "Spread the bread with cheese"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coverHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Distribute over a surface in a layer
Example: "Spread cheese on a piece of bread"
Example Sentences
"She spread the butter on her toast."
"The virus can spread easily from person to person."
"He spread the newspaper out on the table."
"The fire quickly spread throughout the building."
"She spread the rumor about him cheating."
Word Game Points
Is SPREAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spread is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPREAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is SPREAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spread is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPREAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SPREAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spread is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPREAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
