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spread
Part of speech: VerbTo scatter or extend over a surface; as, to spread butter on bread; to cover with a thin layer; as, to spread bread with butter; to publish or make widely known; as, to spread a report; unfold; open; as, a plant spreads its leaves; diffuse; as, to spread a disease.
Part of speech: Verb Part of speech: NounExtension; extent; a covering for a bed, table, etc.
Part of speech: Noun Part of speech: Past tenseSpread.
Part of speech: Past participle Usage examples "spread":- When the country opened, the creek spread out, and the water ceased to appear in its bed. - "Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1", Ernest Giles.
- " I know nothing about the poor thing," Cicely spread out her hands, and laughed. - "Christina", L. G. Moberly.
- I looked at Spoof and found him looking at me, and then I looked at Jean and found her looking at the floor, and a faint flush of color slowly spread about her face. - "Neighbours", Robert Stead.