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spread
1 singular the growth or development of something, so that it affects a larger area or a larger number of peoplespread of: There were concerns about the spread of fighting to other regions. The aim of US foreign policy at that time was to prevent the spread of communism. The spread of literacy has greatly improved the region’s economic performance. Synonyms and related words
To spread over an area spread out disperse fan out 1a a situation in which disease begins to infect more and more peopleThey still do not know how to prevent the spread of the disease. Synonyms and related words
Infection and fighting infection antibody biosecurity candida 1b a situation in which a fire starts to affect a larger area than beforeClose doors to delay the spread of fire and smoke. Synonyms and related words
2 countable/uncountable soft food that you put on bread and similar foodsWe prefer low-fat spreads to butter. Synonyms and related words 3 singular a number of different thingsspread of: You minimize risk by investing in a spread of companies. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 4 countable a long article in a newspaper or magazinea double-page/two-page spread Synonyms and related words
Parts of newspapers and magazines advice column agony column announcement 5 singular the width of somethingThe mature plant is around six feet tall with a spread of four feet. Synonyms and related words 6 countable informala large meal with a lot of different dishes to choose fromThat was quite a spread they put on last night. Synonyms and related words
Types of meal a bite a square meal banquet 7 slang term for a plasterer, someone who spreads plaster on the interior walls of a buildingSubmitted on:
02/08/2011
spread
1 singular the growth or development of something, so that it affects a larger area or a larger number of peoplespread of: There were concerns about the spread of fighting to other regions. The goal of U.S. foreign policy at that time was to prevent the spread of communism. The spread of literacy has greatly improved the region’s economic performance. Synonyms and related words
To spread over an area spread out disperse fan out 1a a situation in which disease begins to infect more and more peopleThey still do not know how to prevent the spread of the disease. Synonyms and related words
Infection and fighting infection antibody biosecurity candida 1b a situation in which a fire starts to affect a larger area than beforeClose doors to delay the spread of fire and smoke. Synonyms and related words
2 countable/uncountable soft food that you put on bread and similar foodsWe prefer low-fat spreads to butter. Synonyms and related words 3 singular a number of different thingsspread of: You minimize risk by investing in a spread of companies. Synonyms and related words
General words for numbers, amounts and quantities accumulation allocation allowance 4 countable a large piece of land or a farm Synonyms and related words
General words for farming, and types of farming agrarian agribusiness agricultural 5 countable a thick piece of cloth that covers a bed Synonyms and related words 6 countable informala large meal with a lot of different dishes to choose fromThat was quite a spread they put on last night. Synonyms and related words
Types of meal a bite a square meal banquet 7 countable a long article in a newspaper or magazine Synonyms and related words
Parts of newspapers and magazines advice column agony column announcement 8 singular the width of somethingThe mature plant is around six feet tall with a spread of four feet. Synonyms and related words 9 slang term for a plasterer, someone who spreads plaster on the interior walls of a buildingSubmitted on:
02/08/2011
spread
1 intransitive to gradually affect or cover a larger areaUN leaders hope to prevent the fighting from spreading. Rain will spread from the west this evening. Anti-globalization protests spread rapidly across the globe. Within less than an hour, the fire had spread to the fuel stores. She heard a shot, then saw a dark-red stain spreading across his shirt. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 1a if a smile or other expression spreads across or over your face, it becomes gradually bigger or more obviousHe let a slow smile spread across his face. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
2 intransitive/transitive if a disease spreads, or if something spreads it, it affects more people as it is passed from one person to anotherCholera spread quickly through the refugee camp. Soldiers returning from the war soon spread the disease through most of the region. a computer virus that spread rapidly through users’ email systems Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill 3 spread or spread out transitive to open something that is folded so that it covers a surfacespread something on/over something: We spread the blanket on the grass and sat down on it. The map was spread on the floor. Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open 4 intransitive/transitive to cover a surface with a thin layer of a soft foodButter spreads more easily when it hasn’t been in the fridge. spread something on something: Maureen spread jam on her toast. spread something with something: First, spread the bread with mayonnaise. Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating 5 transitive to divide and share work or obligations among several peopleWe will bring in extra staff to spread the workload. Synonyms and related words
To share or divide something between people 5a transitive to divide an amount of money that you owe into parts and pay it in several instalments instead of all at one timespread something over something: You can spread your payments over two, three, or five years. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe 5b spread or spread out transitive usually passiveto make something happen at several times during a long period instead of all at onceAttacks of the illness were spread over a three-year period. Synonyms and related words
To choose, or to change the timing of something 5c transitive if you spread a risk, you invest in several different things so that if one fails, you do not lose everythingSmythe spread his financial risk by investing in a wide range of businesses. Synonyms and related words
To invest money hedge taper have skin in the game
6 intransitive/transitive usually passiveto be present in many parts of a large areabe spread over/across something: There are 54 community colleges spread across California. Indonesia is a nation of over 200 million people, spread over 17,000 islands. Synonyms and related words
To spread over an area spread out disperse fan out 7 transitive to give information to many peopleSomeone has been spreading nasty rumours about Stella’s private life. Synonyms and related words
To give information to many people announce disclose broadcast 7a intransitive if information spreads, it becomes known by more people than beforespread to: News of the attack has already spread to the islands. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become known come out get around leak out
8 spread or spread out transitive to move your arms, legs, or hands so that they are far apartFirst, lie on the floor with your arms spread wide. Synonyms and related words
To move your limbs and appendages 8a to open something wideThe bird spread its wings and flew away. Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open
9 transitive to cause a lot of people to have a particular feelingSmiling at people was Debra’s way of spreading a little happiness. A gang of drug dealers was spreading terror in the neighbourhood. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions 10 spread yourself too thinto be involved in so many different activities or projects that your time and energy are not used efficientlyDon’t spread yourself too thin and try to see the whole country, but choose to visit two or three cities, and then focus your sightseeing within each city. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 26/07/2017
spread the word/gospel/message
spread
1 intransitive to gradually affect or cover a larger areaUN leaders hope to prevent the fighting from spreading. Rain will spread from the west this evening. Anti-globalization protests spread rapidly across the globe. Within less than an hour, the fire had spread to the fuel stores. She heard a shot, then saw a dark-red stain spreading across his shirt. Synonyms and related words
To be in a particular position or place 1a if a smile or other expression spreads across or over your face, it becomes gradually bigger or more obviousHe let a slow smile spread across his face. Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
2 intransitive/transitive if a disease spreads, or if something spreads it, it affects more people as it is passed from one person to anotherCholera spread quickly through the refugee camp. Soldiers returning from the war soon spread the disease through most of the region. a computer virus that spread rapidly through users’ e-mail systems Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill 3 spread or spread out transitive to open something that is folded so that it covers a surfacespread something on/over something: We spread the blanket on the grass and sat down on it. The map was spread on the floor. Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open 4 intransitive/transitive to cover a surface with a thin layer of a soft foodButter spreads more easily when it hasn’t been in the refrigerator. spread something on something: Maureen spread jam on her toast. spread something with something: First, spread the bread with mayonnaise. Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating 5 transitive to divide and share work or obligations among several peopleWe will bring in extra staff to spread the workload. Synonyms and related words
To share or divide something between people 5a transitive to divide an amount of money that you owe into parts and pay it in several installments instead of all at one timespread something over something: You can spread your payments over two, three, or five years. Synonyms and related words
To pay, or to not pay money you owe 5b spread or spread out transitive usually passiveto make something happen at several times during a long period instead of all at onceAttacks of the illness were spread over a three-year period. Synonyms and related words
To choose, or to change the timing of something 5c transitive if you spread a risk, you invest in several different things so that if one fails, you do not lose everythingSmythe spread his financial risk by investing in a wide range of businesses. Synonyms and related words
To invest money hedge taper have skin in the game
6 intransitive/transitive usually passiveto be present in many parts of a large areabe spread over/across something: There are 54 community colleges spread across California. Indonesia is a nation of over 200 million people, spread over 17,000 islands. Synonyms and related words
To spread over an area spread out disperse fan out 7 transitive to give information to many peopleSomeone has been spreading nasty rumors about Stella’s private life. Synonyms and related words
To give information to many people announce disclose broadcast 7a intransitive if information spreads, it becomes known by more people than beforespread to: News of the attack has already spread to the islands. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become known come out get around leak out
8 spread or spread out transitive to move your arms, legs, or hands so that they are far apartFirst, lie on the floor with your arms spread wide. Synonyms and related words
To move your limbs and appendages spread fold your arms/hands bend 8a to open something wideThe bird spread its wings and flew away. Synonyms and related words
To open or unlock something, or to come open
9 transitive to cause a lot of people to have a particular feelingSmiling at people was Debra’s way of spreading a little happiness. A gang of drug dealers was spreading terror in the neighborhood. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions 10 spread yourself too thinto be involved in so many different activities or projects that your time and energy are not used efficientlyDon’t spread yourself too thin and try to see the whole country, but choose to visit two or three cities, and then focus your sightseeing within each city. Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 26/07/2017
spread the word/gospel/message
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