B1verb 1K

Spread

🇬🇧 UK /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Spread

to affect or make something affect, be known by, or be used by more and more people

In simple words: To open something wide or make it cover a large area.

Spread in a sentence

• She decided to spread the butter evenly on her toast.
• The rumor began to spread quickly among the students.
• During the meeting, we need to spread out the agenda for discussion.
• The disease can spread from person to person, especially in crowded areas.
• You should spread your investments to reduce financial risk.

How to use Spread

Use 'spread' when talking about applying something, like a sandwich spread or an idea. It's neutral and suitable for all contexts, but avoid using it too informally when discussing significant topics.

Grammar pattern

spread + object

Memory hint

Think of 'spread out like a blanket' to remember how it covers an area.

Related words

Collocations with Spread

• fast
• like wildfire
• quickly
• (all) across
• among
• around
• be thinly spread
• spread yourself too thin
• fast
• like wildfire
• quickly
• (all) across
• among
• around
• be thinly spread
• spread yourself too thin
• fast
• like wildfire
• quickly
• (all) across
• among
• around
• be thinly spread
• spread yourself too thin
• thickly
• lightly
• thinly
• on
• with
• carefully
• out
• across
• on
• over
• spread something open
• spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide
• spread your arms, legs, etc. wide
• carefully
• out
• across
• on
• over
• spread something open
• spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide
• spread your arms, legs, etc. wide
• carefully
• out
• across
• on
• over
• spread something open
• spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide
• spread your arms, legs, etc. wide
• equally
• evenly
• uniformly
• try to
• among
• between
• over

Synonyms for Spread

• extend
• distribute
• scatter
• expand
• unfold

Opposites of Spread

• conceal
• gather
• compress

Common mistakes with Spread

• Confused with 'spred' as a past tense; the correct past is 'spread'.
• Misused with 'spreading out' when describing thoughts instead of physical spreading.
• Omitting the object; remember to include what is being spread.

Frequently asked questions about Spread

What does Spread mean?

To open something wide or make it cover a large area.

What is the definition of Spread?

to affect or make something affect, be known by, or be used by more and more people

How do you use Spread in a sentence?

She decided to spread the butter evenly on her toast.

Can you give another example of Spread?

The rumor began to spread quickly among the students.

What are synonyms for Spread?

Common alternatives include extend, distribute, scatter, expand, unfold.

What is the opposite of Spread?

Opposite meanings include conceal, gather, compress.

What words go with Spread?

It commonly pairs with fast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, fast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, fast, like wildfire, quickly, (all) across, among, around, be thinly spread, spread yourself too thin, thickly, lightly, thinly, on, with, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, carefully, out, across, on, over, spread something open, spread your arms, legs, etc. out wide, spread your arms, legs, etc. wide, equally, evenly, uniformly, try to, among, between, over.

What are common mistakes when using Spread?

Confused with 'spred' as a past tense; the correct past is 'spread'. Misused with 'spreading out' when describing thoughts instead of physical spreading. Omitting the object; remember to include what is being spread.

How do you pronounce Spread?

US: /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/spred/","/spredz/","/ˈspredɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Spread?

Use 'spread' when talking about applying something, like a sandwich spread or an idea. It's neutral and suitable for all contexts, but avoid using it too informally when discussing significant topics.

What CEFR level is Spread?

"Spread" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.