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- n process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
- n a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
the spread between lending and borrowing costs - n farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
- n a haphazard distribution in all directions
- n a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
- n a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
they put out quite a spread - n two facing pages of a book or other publication
- n the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread - n decorative cover for a bed
- n act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
- v distribute or disperse widely
The invaders spread their language all over the country - v become distributed or widespread
the infection spread
Optimism spread among the population - v spread across or over
A big oil spot spread across the water - v spread out or open from a closed or folded state
spread your arms - v cause to become widely known
spread information - v become widely known and passed on
the rumor spread - v strew or distribute over an area
He spread fertilizer over the lawn - v move outward
- v cover by spreading something over
spread the bread with cheese - v distribute over a surface in a layer
spread cheese on a piece of bread - s distributed or spread over a considerable extent
eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe - s prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
a table spread with food - s fully extended in width
outspread wings
with arms spread wide
- Something called spread betting is a new kind of investment strategy.
- As the H1N1 swine flu continues to spread across the world, health officials caution that travel bans will do little to stave off an approaching pandemic.
- But the Razorbacks' offense (97th nationally) isn't up to par with the Sooners' defense, thus the second-largest spread of the bowl season.