spread

spread

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/spɹɛd/]

Senses

1. spread (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

Example: He spread his newspaper on the table.

Concept: Раздувание

Polarities of the concept

2. spread (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. simple past and past participle of spread

Example: I spread my arms wide and welcomed him home.

3. spread (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.

Example: I spread the rice grains evenly over the floor.

4. spread (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The act of spreading.

Example: No flower hath that kind of spread that the woodbine hath.

5. spread (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Something that has been spread.

6. spread (noun) — sense 6

Definition: A layout, pattern or design of cards arranged for a reading.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • sper (Proto-Indo-European)

Polarities

Expansion ↔ Compression — concept «Раздувание»

Comments are not enabled for this type of record.

There is no text to translate.

Log in to see your statistics.