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overspread

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsprɛd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsprɛd/

Translations

overspreadverb
overspread
Past Simple
overspread
Past Participle
overspreading
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsprɛd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsprɛd/
répandreAu sens de « couvrir en se diffusant » ; emploi transitif.
The fog began to overspread the entire valley, making it difficult to see.
Le brouillard a commencé à répandre son voile sur toute la vallée, rendant la vue difficile.
s'étendreAu sens de « se répandre sur une surface ou une zone » ; emploi intransitif.
A hush overspread across the crowd as the speaker began.
Le silence s'est étendu sur la foule lorsque l'orateur a commencé.
Synonyms
extend
cover
envelop
blanket
spread out
spread over
overspreadpast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈsprɛd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈsprɛd/
Used attributively to describe something that is covered or spread over.
recouvertQualifie quelque chose de couvert ou recouvert par quelque chose qui s’est étendu dessus.
The overspread landscape glittered under the frost.
Le paysage recouvert scintillait sous le givre.
Synonyms
covered
overlaid
coated
blanketed
shrouded
veiled
enveloped
draped

Definitions

overspreadverb
To spread over or across something.
The fog began to overspread the entire valley, making it difficult to see.
To become spread over or extend across a surface or area.
A hush overspread across the crowd as the speaker began.
overspreadpast participle
Spread over; covered.
The overspread landscape glittered under the frost.
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