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spread

Noun

Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (synset 107460496)
is a type of: change of location, travel - a movement through space that changes the location of something
subtypes:
- diffusion - the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
- dispersion, scattering - spreading widely or driving off
- invasion - (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
- irradiation - (physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex
- radiation - the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
same as: spreading
A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures (synset 104760114)
"gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"

is a type of: disparity - inequality or difference in some respect

same as: gap
Farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (synset 104059554)
is a type of: farm - workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

same as: cattle farm, cattle ranch, ranch
A haphazard distribution in all directions (synset 105095531)
is a type of: dispersion, distribution - the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume

subtypes: diffuseness - the spatial property of being spread out over a wide area or through a large volume

same as: scatter
A tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes (synset 107872246)
is a type of: condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
subtypes:
- margarin, margarine, marge, oleo, oleomargarine - a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
- nut butter - ground nuts blended with a little butter
- peanut butter - a spread made from ground peanuts
- marshmallow fluff - a very sweet white spread resembling marshmallow candy
- onion butter - butter blended with minced onion
- pimento butter - butter blended with mashed pimento
- shrimp butter - butter blended with chopped shrimp or seasoned with essence from shrimp shells
- lobster butter - butter blended with chopped lobster or seasoned with essence from lobster shells
- cheese spread - spread made of cheese mixed with butter or cream or cream cheese and seasonings
- anchovy butter - butter blended with mashed anchovies
- fishpaste - a paste of fish or shellfish
- garlic butter - butter seasoned with mashed garlic
- miso - a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in Japanese cooking to make soups or sauces
- hommos, hoummos, hummus, humous, humus - a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East
- pate - liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned
- tapenade - a spread consisting of capers and black olives and anchovies made into a puree with olive oil
- tahini - a thick Middle Eastern paste made from ground sesame seeds
same as: paste
A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed (synset 107593658)
"a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"

is a type of: meal, repast - the food served and eaten at one time

same as: banquet, feast
Two facing pages of a book or other publication (synset 106268608)
is a type of: page - one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
subtypes:
- center spread, centre spread - the spread at the center of a magazine
- centerfold, centrefold - a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature
is a part of: publication - a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

same as: facing pages, spread head, spreadhead
The expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age) (synset 105108774)
"she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"

is a type of: girth - the distance around a person's body
Decorative cover for a bed (synset 102825355)
is a type of: bed clothing, bedclothes, bedding - coverings that are used on a bed
subtypes:
- coverlet - a decorative bedspread (usually quilted)
- quilted bedspread - a bedspread constructed like a thin quilt
same as: bed cover, bed covering, bedcover, bedspread, counterpane
Act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (synset 100368802)
is a type of: extension - act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
subtypes:
- circulation - the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area
- diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, dissemination - the act of dispersing or diffusing something
- scatter, scattering, strewing - the act of scattering
- decentralisation, decentralization - the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
same as: spreading

Adjective

Distributed or spread over a considerable extent (synset 300543197)
"has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"

similar to: distributed - spread out or scattered about or divided up

same as: dispersed
Prepared or arranged for a meal;
Especially having food set out (synset 301850782)
"a table spread with food"

similar to: prepared - made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
Fully extended in width (synset 301434811)
"outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide"

similar to: extended - fully extended or stretched forth

same as: outspread

Verb

Distribute or disperse widely (synset 201381221)
"The invaders spread their language all over the country"
subtypes:
- generalise, generalize - become systemic and spread throughout the body
- metastasise, metastasize - spread throughout the body
- discharge - pour forth or release
- straw, strew - spread by scattering (
- export - cause to spread in another part of the world
- propagate - transmit or cause to broaden or spread
- deploy - to distribute systematically or strategically
- redistribute - distribute anew
- sprawl, straggle - go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way
- diffuse, fan out, spread, spread out - move outward
same as: distribute
Become distributed or widespread (synset 201382787)
"the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

subtypes: catch - spread or be communicated

same as: propagate
Spread across or over (synset 202695141)
"A big oil spot spread across the water"

is a type of: continue, cover, extend - span an interval of distance, space or time

subtypes: transgress - spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline

same as: overspread
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state (synset 201582662)
"open the map"; "spread your arms"

is a type of: undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
subtypes:
- divaricate - spread apart
- exfoliate - spread by opening the leaves of
- grass - spread out clothes on the grass to let it dry and bleach
- butterfly - cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
- uncross - change from a crossed to an uncrossed position
- splay - spread open or apart
same as: open, spread out, unfold
Cause to become widely known (synset 200970243)
"spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

causes: circulate, go around, spread - become widely known and passed on

is a type of: air, bare, publicise, publicize - make public
subtypes:
- podcast - distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer
- sow - introduce into an environment
- generalise, generalize, popularise, popularize, vulgarise, vulgarize - cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
- carry, run - include as the content; broadcast or publicize
same as: broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate

verb group: circulate, go around, spread - become widely known and passed on
Become widely known and passed on (synset 200971905)
"the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office"

is a type of: go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

same as: circulate, go around

verb group: broadcast, circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate, spread - cause to become widely known
Strew or distribute over an area (synset 202086937)
"He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

is a type of: circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on - cause to be distributed
subtypes:
- manure, muck - spread manure, as for fertilization
- birdlime, lime - spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
- circumfuse - spread something around something
- distribute - spread throughout a given area
same as: scatter, spread out
Move outward (synset 202064069)
"The soldiers fanned out"

is a type of: distribute, spread - distribute or disperse widely
subtypes:
- percolate - spread gradually
- creep - grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover (a surface)
- bleed, run - be diffused
- mantle - spread over a surface, like a mantle
same as: diffuse, fan out, spread out
Cover by spreading something over (synset 201614805)
"spread the bread with cheese"

is a type of: cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered

subtypes: slather - spread thickly
Distribute over a surface in a layer (synset 201614650)
"spread cheese on a piece of bread"

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