spread

verb B1 Neutral

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Meaning

To spread means to move something out over a larger area or to share something with others.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "spread" with "spread out," which means to arrange things over a larger space.

Example Sentences

How fast can the news spread in your town ?

The news did not spread quickly in the small town .

The news spread quickly across the whole town yesterday .

The news spread quickly through the small town .

Word in Context

I went to the park with two friends on Saturday . We found a quiet place under a tree and spread a large blanket on the grass . We ate sandwiches and talked about our week while the sun was warm . After lunch we picked up our trash and walked home together .

Common Phrases

spread butter spread news spread out

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