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spread

UK
/sprɛd/
US
/sprɛd/

Translations

spreadverb
spread
Past Simple
spread
Past Participle
spreading
Gerund
UK
/sprɛd/
US
/sprɛd/
She spread the blanket on the grass for the picnic.
Elle a étalé la couverture sur l’herbe pour le pique-nique.
se propager
The news of the victory spread quickly through the town.
La nouvelle de la victoire s’est rapidement propagée dans toute la ville.
The bird spread its wings and took flight.
L’oiseau a déployé ses ailes et s’est envolé.
Additional translations
répandre
Synonyms
expand
distribute
scatter
propagate
diffuse
extend
broadcast
circulate
Antonyms
constrict
compress
reduce
contract
spreadnoun
spreads
pl
The spread of the tablecloth was enough to cover the entire dining table.
L’étendue de la nappe suffisait à couvrir toute la table à manger.
The buffet offered a wide spread of dishes from different cuisines.
Le buffet offrait un large assortiment de plats de différentes cuisines.
She prepared a delicious cheese spread for the party.
Elle a préparé une délicieuse tartinade au fromage pour la fête.
écartEmploi surtout en finance et en économie.
The spread between the buying and selling price of the stock was quite narrow.
L’écart entre le prix d’achat et le prix de vente de l’action était assez faible.
double page
The fashion magazine featured a stunning spread of the latest trends.
Le magazine de mode présentait une superbe double page consacrée aux dernières tendances.
The rapid spread of the virus surprised the medical community.
La propagation rapide du virus a surpris la communauté médicale.
Additional translations
domaineSurtout au registre familier, pour une grande propriété ou exploitation.
Synonyms
expansion
distribution
extension
diffusion
propagation
spreadpast participle
UK
/sprɛd/
US
/sprɛd/
Used predicatively or post-positively to mean ‘extended, unfolded, or distributed’. Non-gradable in normal use.
Maps were spread across the table.
Des cartes étaient étalées sur la table.
Additional translations
déployé
Synonyms
spread-out
widespread
distributed
dispersed
scattered
diffused
circulated
disseminated
propagated
transmitted
extended
expanded
stretched
splayed
strewn
spreadadjective
more spread
Comp.
most spread
Super.
Used attributively before a noun, especially in financial contexts (e.g., spread betting, spread cost).
Additional translations
à écartEmploi financier, pour les produits ou paris fondés sur l’écart entre deux prix.
Synonyms
widespread
distributed
dispersed
scattered
extended
stretched
outspread
spread-out
wide-ranging
expanded
splayed
sprawling
smeared
applied
diffused

Definitions

spreadverb
To open or expand something over a larger area.
She spread the blanket on the grass for the picnic.
To distribute or disperse something over a wide area or among a large number of people.
The news of the victory spread quickly through the town.
To apply a substance in a thin layer over a surface.
He spread butter on his toast before eating it.
To extend or stretch out to a greater width or area.
The bird spread its wings and took flight.
To cause something to be known by more people.
They worked hard to spread awareness about the environmental issues.
spreadnoun
The extent, width, or area covered by something.
The spread of the tablecloth was enough to cover the entire dining table.
A range or variety of something, especially in terms of options or choices.
The buffet offered a wide spread of dishes from different cuisines.
A soft food product that is spread on bread or crackers.
She prepared a delicious cheese spread for the party.
The difference between two prices, rates, or yields.
The spread between the buying and selling price of the stock was quite narrow.
An article or advertisement that covers two facing pages of a newspaper or magazine.
The fashion magazine featured a stunning spread of the latest trends.
The act or process of spreading or being spread.
The rapid spread of the virus surprised the medical community.
A piece of land, especially a large farm or ranch (chiefly US, informal).
He dreamed of buying a huge spread out west where he could raise cattle.
A large expanse of land or property, especially a ranch or farm.
The family owns a vast cattle spread in Texas.
spreadpast participle
Extended, unfolded, or distributed over an area.
Maps were spread across the table.
spreadadjective
Relating to or involving the difference between two prices, rates, or points.
Spread betting carries a high level of risk.
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