Definition (noun) process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Definition (noun) a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
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gap between income and outgo
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the spread between lending and borrowing costs
Definition (noun) farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
Definition (noun) a haphazard distribution in all directions
Definition (noun) a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
Definition (noun) a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
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a banquet for the graduating seniors
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the Thanksgiving feast
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they put out quite a spread
Definition (noun) two facing pages of a book or other publication
Definition (noun) the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
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she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread
Definition (noun) decorative cover for a bed
Definition (noun) act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Definition (verb) distribute or disperse widely
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The invaders spread their language all over the country
Definition (verb) become distributed or widespread
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the infection spread
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Optimism spread among the population
Definition (verb) spread across or over
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A big oil spot spread across the water
Definition (verb) spread out or open from a closed or folded state
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open the map
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spread your arms
Definition (verb) cause to become widely known
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spread information
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circulate a rumor
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broadcast the news
Definition (verb) become widely known and passed on
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the rumor spread
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the story went around in the office
Definition (verb) strew or distribute over an area
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He spread fertilizer over the lawn
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scatter cards across the table
Definition (verb) move outward
Definition (verb) cover by spreading something over
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spread the bread with cheese
Definition (verb) distribute over a surface in a layer
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spread cheese on a piece of bread
Definition (adj) distributed or spread over a considerable extent
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has ties with many widely dispersed friends
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eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe
Definition (adj) prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
Definition (adj) fully extended in width
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outspread wings
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with arms spread wide