scatter

[ˈskætər]

scatter Definition

• 1. to throw or drop things in different directions so that they cover an area of ground
• 2. to move away quickly in different directions
• 3. to make something or someone separate and go in different directions

Using scatter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scatter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wind scattered the leaves all over the yard.

• Example

  The protesters scattered when the police arrived.

• Example

  The teacher asked the students to scatter around the room and work on their own.

scatter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scatter

• disperse
• spread
• strew
• sprinkle
• broadcast

Antonyms for scatter

• gather
• collect
• assemble

Phrases with scatter

• scatterbrained

  a person who is forgetful, disorganized, and lacks concentration

  Example

  She's so scatterbrained that she always forgets her keys.

• scattergun approach

  an approach or strategy that involves trying many different things without a clear plan or direction

  Example

  The company's scattergun approach to marketing was ineffective and costly.

• scatter like hotcakes

  to sell or disappear quickly and in large numbers

  Example

  The new product is scattering like hotcakes, with people lining up to buy it.

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Summary: scatter in Brief

The verb 'scatter' [ˈskætər] means to throw or drop things in different directions, move away quickly in different directions, or make something or someone separate and go in different directions. It can be used in phrases like 'scatterbrained,' describing a forgetful person, and 'scattergun approach,' referring to a strategy without a clear plan. Antonyms include 'gather' and 'collect.'