spread

spread: verb (past and past participle spread)

1》 open out so as to increase in surface area, width, or length.

    ↘stretch out (limbs, hands, fingers, or wings) so that they are far apart.

2》 extend or distribute over a wide area or a specified period of time.

    ↘(spread out) (of a group of people) move apart so as to cover a wider area.

    ↘gradually reach or cause to reach a wider area or more people.

3》 apply (a substance) in an even layer.

    ↘cover (a surface) with a substance in such a way.

    ↘be able to be applied in such a way.

noun

1》 the fact or action of spreading.

2》 the extent, width, or area covered by something.

    ↘an expanse.

3》 the range of something.

    ↘the difference between two rates or prices.

4》 a soft paste that can be spread on bread.

5》 informal a large and elaborate meal.

6》 an article or advertisement covering several columns or pages of a newspaper or magazine.

7》 N. Amer. a large farm or ranch.

Phrases

spread oneself too thin be involved in so many different activities that one's time and energy are not used to good effect.

Derivatives

spreadable adjective

Origin

OE -sprdan (used in combinations), of W. Gmc origin.

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Spread — may refer to: *Statistical dispersion *Spread (food), an edible paste put on other foods *the score difference being wagered on in spread betting *the measure of line inclination in rational trigonometry *Temperature Dewpoint spread, dew point… … Wikipedia
Spread — (spr[e^]d), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spread}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spreading}.] [OE. spreden, AS. spr[ae]dan; akin to D. spreiden, spreijen, LG. spreden, spreen, spreien, G. spreiten, Dan. sprede, Sw. sprida. Cf. {Spray} water flying in drops.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spread — (spr[e^]d), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Spread}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Spreading}.] [OE. spreden, AS. spr[ae]dan; akin to D. spreiden, spreijen, LG. spreden, spreen, spreien, G. spreiten, Dan. sprede, Sw. sprida. Cf. {Spray} water flying in drops.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spread — vb Spread, circulate, disseminate, diffuse, propagate, radiate can all mean to extend or cause to extend over an area or space. Spread basically implies a drawing or stretching out to the limit {spread a net} {spread a cloth on the ground} {the… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
spread — n 1 a: the difference between any two prices for similar articles the spread between the list price and the market price of an article b: the difference between the highest and lowest prices of a product or security for a given period c: the… … Law dictionary
spread — [spred] vt. spread, spreading [ME spreden < OE sprædan, akin to Ger spreiten < IE * sprei d , to sprinkle, strew < base * (s)p(h)er , to strew, spray, burst (of buds) > SPRAY1, SPRAWL, SPROUT] 1. to draw out so as to display more… … English World dictionary
Spread — est un mot anglais qui signifie, entre autres, écart. Son utilisation, sur les marchés financiers, sous cette acception, est universelle et très diverse. Sur tous les marchés Bid/Ask, de Bid and Ask spread Calendar spread Expiry spread Sur les… … Wikipédia en Français
Spread — 〈[sprɛ̣d] m. 6 oder n. 15〉 Zinsaufschlag auf einen Basiszins, der mit sinkender Bonität des Kreditnehmers u. sinkendem Wettbewerb aufseiten des Kreditgebers steigt [engl., „Verbreitung, Verteilung, Streuung“] * * * Spread [sprɛd], der; s, s [engl … Universal-Lexikon
Spread — Spread, n. 1. Extent; compass. [1913 Webster] I have got a fine spread of improvable land. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. Expansion of parts. [1913 Webster] No flower hath spread like that of the woodbine. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 3. A cloth used as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spread — Spread, v. i. 1. To extend in length and breadth in all directions, or in breadth only; to be extended or stretched; to expand. [1913 Webster] Plants, if they spread much, are seldom tall. Bacon. [1913 Webster] Governor Winthrop, and his… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Spread — Spread, imp. & p. p. of {Spread}, v. [1913 Webster] {Spread eagle}. (a) An eagle with outspread wings, the national emblem of the United States. (b) The figure of an eagle, with its wings elevated and its legs extended; often met as a device upon … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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