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spread

(spr/E/d )

noun (n)

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space(noun.event)

Synonym:
spreading

source: wordnet30
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures(noun.attribute)

Example:
The spread between lending and borrowing costs.

Synonym:
gap

source: wordnet30
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
cattle farm, cattle ranch, ranch

source: wordnet30
a haphazard distribution in all directions(noun.attribute)

Synonym:
scatter

source: wordnet30
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes(noun.food)

Synonym:
paste

source: wordnet30
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed(noun.food)

Example:
They put out quite a spread.

Synonym:
banquet, feast

source: wordnet30
two facing pages of a book or other publication(noun.communication)

Synonym:
facing pages, spread head, spreadhead

source: wordnet30
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)(noun.attribute)

Example:
She exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread.

source: wordnet30
decorative cover for a bed(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bed cover, bed covering, bedcover, bedspread, counterpane

source: wordnet30
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
Extent; compass.(noun)

source: webster1913
An arbitrage transaction operated by buying and selling simultaneously in two separate markets, as Chicago and New York, when there is an abnormal difference in price between the two markets. It is called a back spreadwhen the difference in price is less than the normal one.(noun)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

distributed or spread over a considerable extent(adj.all)

Example:
Eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe.

Synonym:
dispersed

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prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out(adj.all)

Example:
A table spread with food.

source: wordnet30
fully extended in width(adj.all)

Example:
Outspread wings.
With arms spread wide.

Synonym:
outspread

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verb (v)

distribute or disperse widely(verb.contact)

Example:
The invaders spread their language all over the country.

Synonym:
distribute
Antonym:
collect, garner, gather, pull together

source: wordnet30
become distributed or widespread(verb.contact)

Example:
The infection spread.
Optimism spread among the population.

Synonym:
propagate

source: wordnet30
spread across or over(verb.stative)

Example:
A big oil spot spread across the water.

Synonym:
overspread

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spread out or open from a closed or folded state(verb.contact)

Example:
Spread your arms.

Synonym:
open, spread out, unfold
Antonym:
fold, fold up, turn up

source: wordnet30
cause to become widely known(verb.communication)

Example:
Spread information.

Synonym:
broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate

source: wordnet30
become widely known and passed on(verb.communication)

Example:
The rumor spread.

Synonym:
circulate, go around

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strew or distribute over an area(verb.motion)

Example:
He spread fertilizer over the lawn.

Synonym:
scatter, spread out

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move outward(verb.motion)

Synonym:
diffuse, fan out, spread out

source: wordnet30
cover by spreading something over(verb.contact)

Example:
Spread the bread with cheese.

source: wordnet30
distribute over a surface in a layer(verb.contact)

Example:
Spread cheese on a piece of bread.

source: wordnet30
To extend in length and breadth, or in breadth only; to stretch or expand to a broad or broader surface or extent; to open; to unfurl; as, to spread a carpet; to spread a tent or a sail.(verb)

source: webster1913
To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand.(verb)

source: webster1913

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