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spread

spread - noun

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

a haphazard distribution in all directions

a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed

two facing pages of a book or other publication

the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)

decorative cover for a bed

act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

spread - verb

distribute or disperse widely
become distributed or widespread
spread across or over
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
cause to become widely known
become widely known and passed on
strew or distribute over an area
move outward
cover by spreading something over
distribute over a surface in a layer

spread - adjective

distributed or spread over a considerable extent
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
fully extended in width

spread - thesaurus

banquet bedcover bedspread broadcast circularise circularize circulate counterpane diffuse disperse dispersed disseminate distribute feast gap open outspread overspread paste propagate ranch scatter spreadhead spreading unfold

View spelling list Short /e/ spelled ea: set 1 and learn about the word spread in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u? .

Scrabble score for spread

Scrabble score = 9

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