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scattered

Pronunciation: [ˈskætərd]

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Learn how to use scattered in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “location”

(adjective) when things are spread out over a wide area and not in one place. Think about toys that are everywhere in your room instead of all being in one toy box.

Example

The kids left their toys scattered all over the living room.

Example

The toys were not scattered; they were neatly organized in the toy box.

Example

Are the leaves scattered across the yard or all in one pile?

Context: “distribution”

(verb) to spread things around or to cause things to be in different places instead of being together. It's like when you throw a handful of candies into the air and they land everywhere.

Example

She scattered the seeds across the garden to help the flowers grow.

Example

He didn't scatter the papers, instead, he kept them all stacked neatly.

Example

Did you scatter the salt on the sidewalk to prevent ice from forming?

How to pronounce scattered

Pronunciation: [ˈskætərd]

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