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Spread — synonyms, spread antonyms, definition

1. spread (a)

6 synonyms
drawn out expanded expansive extended stretched widespread

2. spread (Noun)

99 synonyms
amount amplitude area banquet barbecue batter bed cover bed covering bedcover bedspread bill of fare breadth camouflage capacity card cattle farm cattle ranch chasm chow cloak • • •
10 definitions

spread (Noun) — Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space.

spread (Noun) — A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures. ex. "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"

spread (Noun) — Farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle).

spread (Noun) — A haphazard distribution in all directions.

spread (Noun) — A tasty mixture to be spread on bread, crackers or used in preparing other dishes.

spread (Noun) — A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed. ex. "they put out quite a spread"

spread (Noun) — Two facing pages of a book or other publication.

spread (Noun) — The expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age). ex. "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"

spread (Noun) — Decorative cover for a bed.

spread (Noun) — Act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time.

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bed clothing bedclothes bedding change of location condiment disparity dispersion distribution extension farm girth meal page repast travel
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anchovy butter center spread centerfold centre spread centrefold cheese spread circulation coverlet decentralisation decentralization diffuseness diffusion dispersal dispersion dissemination fishpaste garlic butter hommos hoummos hummus • • •
1 part of
publication

3. spread (Verb)

129 synonyms
advance align amplify approach arrange balloon bear beautify become belly beset bloom boast brag broadcast burst cast circularise circularize circulate • • •
1 antonym
gather
10 definitions

spread (Verb) — Disperse widely. ex. "The invaders spread their language all over the country"

spread (Verb) — Become distributed or widespread. ex. "the infection spread" ex. "Optimism spread among the population"

spread (Verb) — Move outwards to form a covering over. ex. "A big oil spot spread across the water"

spread (Verb) — Spread out or open from a closed or folded state. ex. "spread your arms" ex. "spread out your arms"

spread (Verb) — Cause to become widely known. ex. "spread information"

spread (Verb) — Become widely known and passed on. ex. "the rumour spread"

spread (Verb) — Strew or distribute over an area. ex. "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"

spread (Verb) — Move outward. ex. "The soldiers spread"

spread (Verb) — Cover by spreading something over. ex. "spread the bread with cheese"

spread (Verb) — Distribute over a surface in a layer. ex. "spread cheese on a piece of bread"

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1 see also
spread out

4. spread (Adjective)

2 synonyms
dispersed outspread
3 definitions

spread (Adjective) — Distributed over a wide area. ex. "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"

spread (Adjective) — Prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out. ex. "a table spread with food"

spread (Adjective) — Fully extended in width. ex. "with arms spread wide"