Synonym: disperse, distribute, extend, scatter, sprawl, stretch out, unfold. Similar words: spread out, widespread, read, reader, thread, already, get ready, readily. Meaning: [spred] n. 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures 3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) 4. a haphazard distribution in all directions 5. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers 6. a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed 7. two facing pages of a book or other publication 8. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) 9. decorative cover for a bed 10. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time. v. 1. distribute or disperse widely 2. become distributed or widespread 3. spread across or over 4. spread out or open from a closed or folded state 5. cause to become widely known 6. become widely known and passed on 7. strew or distribute over an area 8. move outward 9. cover by spreading something over 10. distribute over a surface in a layer. adj. 1. distributed or spread over a considerable extent 2. prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out 3. fully extended in width.
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181. Incidence of the disease is fairly evenly spread across Europe.
182. She'd been working for the same company for fifteen years and it was time to leave and spread her wings.
183. The story continued with a double-page spread on the inside pages.
184. We're trying to spread the load by employing more staff.
185. Anyone who tries to resist the spread of new technology is fighting a losing battle.
186. Spread some flour on the table and roll the pastry out very thin.
187. Attempts are being made to arrest the spread of the disease.
188. Official projections of the spread of Aids have mercifully been revised downwards .
189. The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.
190. We have 10 000 members spread all over the country.
191. Rumours spread that the Duke had designs on the crown .
192. I led a very confined life in my village so I suppose that I wanted to spread my wings.
193. She spread her arms and the child ran towards her.
194. Going to college gave her the chance to spread her wings.
195. It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body.
196. Health officials are encouraging people to spread the word about the benefits of exercise.
197. "The new job has allowed her to spread her wings and really blossom, " is a mixed metaphor.
198. They spread a lot of tacky gossip about his love life.
199. Father spread the world map out flat on the floor and tried to find out the town where his son was fighting.
200. He stamped out the flames before they spread any further.
201. Since there was no one else in the compartment I was able to spread myself.
202. Spread the onion slices on the bottom of the dish.
202. Sentencedict.com is a sentence dictionary, on which you can find nice sentences for a large number of words.
203. You need a bed that's large enough to let you spread yourself out.
204. Shelley's fame had spread in the walls of the college.
205. There was a double-page spread of a dinner for 46 people.
206. The truth of the matter is that we don't know exactly how the disease is spread.
207. The flames spread to all parts of the house within minutes of ignition.
208. Fanned by a westerly wind, the fire spread rapidly through the city.
209. When buying shares, it's wise to spread your investment over several companies.
210. Sitting on the floor, spread your legs as far as they will go without overstretching.