Definition

To become distributed or visible over a wide area or extent.

Example

The news of the event spread quickly throughout the town.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how the flowers spread across the garden this spring?

Yeah, it's beautiful to see them all blooming together.

I love how they seem to spread further each year.

Definitely! It makes the whole place feel so much more alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A covering, often made of cloth, used on a bed or table, or a type of food that can be applied to bread or crackers.

Example

She placed a beautiful spread on the dining table for the guests.

Conversation

Did you try that new spread they have at the cafe?

Not yet, but I've heard great things about it.

I loved it! It's perfect on toast in the morning.

Definition

To cause something to cover a larger area or to be seen by more people; to arrange or distribute something over a surface or among people.

Example

She decided to spread the butter evenly on the toast.

Tense Forms

Conversation

What do you want to spread on your toast this morning?

I think I’ll go with some jam, it’s my favorite.

Jam sounds great, but I might spread some peanut butter too.

Root Explanation

Spread → It originates from Old English 'spreadan', meaning to stretch out or extend. The word describes the action of extending something over a surface or area.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'spreadan' which means to 'stretch out' — this helps you remember that 'spread' means to extend something over a surface.

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