spread
|spread|
/sprɛd/
distribute widely
Etymology
'spread' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sprǣdan,' where 'sprǣd' meant 'to stretch out.'
'sprǣdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'spreden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spread.'
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to distribute over an area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a soft food product that is spread on bread or crackers.
He put some butter spread on his toast.
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Verb 1
to open out something so that it covers a larger area.
She spread the map out on the table.
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Verb 2
to distribute or disperse something over a surface or area.
The news spread quickly through the town.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35