Dictionary definition · spread
noun
- process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
- a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures"gap between income and outgo"
- 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
verb
- distribute or disperse widely"The invaders spread their language all over the country"
- become distributed or widespread"the infection spread"
- spread across or over"A big oil spot spread across the water"
- spread out or open from a closed or folded state"open the map"
adjective
- distributed or spread over a considerable extent"has ties with many widely dispersed friends"
- prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out"a table spread with food"
- fully extended in width"outspread wings"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).