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Overview of noun spreading

The noun spreading has 3 senses


  • spread, spreading -- (process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space)

  • dissemination, airing, public exposure, spreading -- (the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate)

  • spread, spreading -- (act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time)


Overview of verb spread

The verb spread has 10 senses


  • spread, distribute -- (distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country")

  • spread, propagate -- (become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population")

  • spread, overspread -- (spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water")

  • unfold, spread, spread out, open -- (spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms")

  • circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, spread, diffuse, disperse, pass around -- (cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news")

  • go around, spread, circulate -- (become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office")

  • spread, scatter, spread out -- (strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table")

  • diffuse, spread, spread out, fan out -- (move outward; "The soldiers fanned out")

  • spread -- (cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese")

  • spread -- (distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread")