spread

[spred]

spread Definition

• 1. to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area or surface
• 2. to become distributed or widely dispersed
• 3. a soft food that is spread onto bread, crackers, or other food items

Using spread: Examples

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

• Example

  She spread the blanket on the grass.

• Example

  The news of the accident quickly spread throughout the town.

• Example

  I like to spread butter on my toast in the morning.

• Example

  The fire spread rapidly through the dry forest.

• Example

  He spread his arms wide to embrace her.

spread Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spread

• disperse
• scatter
• distribute
• propagate
• diffuse

Antonyms for spread

• gather
• collect
• concentrate

Phrases with spread

• spread oneself too thin

  to try to do too many things at the same time, with the result that none of them is done well

  Example

  I think you're spreading yourself too thin with all these projects.

• spread the word

  to communicate information to others, especially about something important or new

  Example

  We need to spread the word about this charity event.

• spread like wildfire

  to become widely known or popular very quickly

  Example

  The video of the baby panda spread like wildfire on social media.

Origins of spread

from Old English 'sprǣdan', meaning 'to spread out, extend'

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Summary: spread in Brief

The verb 'spread' [spred] means to open, arrange, or place something over a large area or surface, or to become distributed or widely dispersed. It can also refer to a soft food that is spread onto bread or crackers. Examples include 'She spread the blanket on the grass' and 'The news of the accident quickly spread throughout the town.' Phrases include 'spread oneself too thin,' 'spread the word,' and 'spread like wildfire.'