spread
1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (Freq. 3)
• Syn:
spreading
• Derivationally related forms:
spread (for: spreading)
• Hypernyms:
change of location, travel
• Hyponyms:
diffusion, dispersion, scattering, invasion, irradiation, radiation
2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures (Freq. 3)
- gap between income and outgo
- the spread between lending and borrowing costs
• Syn:
gap
• Hypernyms:
disparity
3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (Freq. 2)
• Syn:
ranch, cattle ranch, cattle farm
• Derivationally related forms:
ranch (for: ranch)
• Hypernyms:
farm
4. a haphazard distribution in all directions (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
scatter
• Derivationally related forms:
scatter (for: scatter)
• Hypernyms:
distribution, dispersion
• Hyponyms:
diffuseness
5. two facing pages of a book or other publication
• Syn:
spread head, spreadhead, facing pages
• Hypernyms:
page
• Hyponyms:
center spread, centre spread, centerfold, centrefold
• Part Holonyms:
publication
6. decorative cover for a bed
• Syn:
bedspread, bedcover, bed cover, bed covering, counterpane
• Hypernyms:
bedclothes, bed clothing, bedding
• Hyponyms:
coverlet, quilted bedspread
7. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
- a banquet for the graduating seniors
- the Thanksgiving feast
- they put out quite a spread
• Syn:
banquet, feast
• Derivationally related forms:
feast (for: feast), banquet (for: banquet)
• Hypernyms:
meal, repast
8. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
• Syn:
paste
• Hypernyms:
condiment
• Hyponyms:
margarine, margarin, oleo, oleomargarine, marge,
nut butter, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, onion butter, pimento butter, shrimp butter,
lobster butter, cheese spread, anchovy butter, fishpaste, garlic butter, miso,
hummus, humus, hommos, hoummos, humous, pate,
tapenade, tahini
9. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
- she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread
• Hypernyms:
girth
10. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
• Syn:
spreading
• Derivationally related forms:
spread (for: spreading)
• Hypernyms:
extension
• Hyponyms:
circulation, dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion,
scatter, scattering, strewing, decentralization, decentralisation
1. distribute or disperse widely (Freq. 24)
- The invaders spread their language all over the country
• Syn:
distribute
• Ant:
gather
• See Also:
spread out
• Derivationally related forms:
distribution (for: distribute), spreader, spreading
• Hyponyms:
generalize, generalise, metastasize, metastasise, discharge,
strew, straw, export, propagate, deploy, redistribute,
sprawl, straggle, diffuse, spread out, fan out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
2. become distributed or widespread (Freq. 6)
- the infection spread
- Optimism spread among the population
• Syn:
propagate
• Hypernyms:
move
• Hyponyms:
catch
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
3. spread out or open from a closed or folded state (Freq. 5)
- open the map
- spread your arms
• Syn:
unfold, spread out, open
• Ant:
fold (for: unfold)
• Derivationally related forms:
opening (for: open)
• Hypernyms:
undo
• Hyponyms:
divaricate, exfoliate, grass, butterfly, uncross, splay
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
4. cause to become widely known (Freq. 5)
- spread information
- circulate a rumor
- broadcast the news
• Syn:
circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate,
propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass around
• Derivationally related forms:
dispersive (for: disperse), dispersion (for: disperse), dispersal (for: disperse), diffusive (for: diffuse), diffusion (for: diffuse), spreading, broadcast (for: broadcast), propagation (for: propagate), propagator (for: propagate), disseminative (for: disseminate), dissemination (for: disseminate), disseminator (for: disseminate), circular (for: circularise), circulation (for: circulate)
• Hypernyms:
publicize, publicise, air, bare
• Hyponyms:
podcast, sow, popularize, popularise, vulgarize,
vulgarise, generalize, generalise, carry, run
• Verb Group:
go around, circulate
• Cause:
go around, circulate
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
5. spread across or over (Freq. 5)
- A big oil spot spread across the water
• Syn:
overspread
• Derivationally related forms:
spreading
• Hypernyms:
cover, continue, extend
• Hyponyms:
transgress
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
6. become widely known and passed on (Freq. 4)
- the rumor spread
- the story went around in the office
• Syn:
go around, circulate
• Hypernyms:
travel, go, move, locomote
• Verb Group:
circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate,
propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass around
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
7. move outward (Freq. 3)
- The soldiers fanned out
• Syn:
diffuse, spread out, fan out
• Derivationally related forms:
diffusion (for: diffuse)
• Hypernyms:
distribute
• Hyponyms:
percolate, creep, run, bleed, mantle
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
8. strew or distribute over an area (Freq. 3)
- He spread fertilizer over the lawn
- scatter cards across the table
• Syn:
scatter, spread out
• Derivationally related forms:
scatter (for: scatter), scattering (for: scatter), spreader
• Hypernyms:
circulate, pass around, pass on, distribute
• Hyponyms:
manure, muck, birdlime, lime, circumfuse, distribute
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s something PP
9. cover by spreading something over
- spread the bread with cheese
• Derivationally related forms:
spreader
• Hypernyms:
cover
• Hyponyms:
slather
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something PP
- They spread the bread with melted butter
10. distribute over a surface in a layer
- spread cheese on a piece of bread
• Derivationally related forms:
spreader
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something PP
1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent (Freq. 4)
- has ties with many widely dispersed friends
- eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe
• Syn:
dispersed
• Similar to:
distributed
2. prepared or arranged for a meal;
especially having food set out (Freq. 1)
- a table spread with food
• Similar to:
prepared
3. fully extended in width (Freq. 1)
- outspread wings
- with arms spread wide
• Syn:
outspread
• Similar to:
extended
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