spreads
Pronunciation: [sprɛdz]
Context: “distribution”
(verb) to move from one place to cover a larger area. If you spread something like butter on bread, you make it thinner but cover more of the bread.
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She spreads jam on her toast every morning.
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He doesn't spread the peanut butter very well, leaving some parts without any.
Example
How do you spread the paint on the wall?
Context: “food”
(noun) a mixture that you put on bread or crackers. A spread can be something tasty like cream cheese or hummus.
Example
We had a delicious spread of cheese and crackers at the party.
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There was no spread available for the sandwich, so it tasted dry.
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What is your favorite spread for bagels?
Context: “information”
(verb) to share news or information with a lot of people. When you spread news, you let many others know about it.
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The news about the school festival spreads quickly among the students.
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Rumors usually spread too fast, and many people get confused.
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How did the news about the event spread so quickly?
Context: “growth”
(verb) to grow over time and take up more space. Like when seeds spread in a garden and new plants pop up.
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The flowers spread across the garden, creating a beautiful view.
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The weeds didn't spread much this year, which is good for the other plants.
Example
How do you think the grass will spread in the warmer weather?