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.
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"
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"