spread
gb/spɹˈɛd/ us/spɹˈɛd/
A2
Английски
~ 1600
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B1
action
1
extend over a surface or group
To move or make something move to cover a larger space or reach more people.
Модел на употреба:
to spread [something] [over an area/among people]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spread' with 'expand'; 'spread' is about covering more area or reaching more people, not necessarily increasing in size.
Синоними
disperse (Implies scattering in many directions, often more randomly than 'spread'.)
Антоними
contain (Means to keep something within limits, preventing it from spreading.)
Колокации
spread quickly
|spread rapidly
|spread widely
|spread across
|spread throughout
Теми
daily life
|communication
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The fire spread quickly through the forest.
- Rumors about the incident spread across the small town.
- The virus spread rapidly among the population.
Примери за учащи
- The news spread fast.
- The fire spread to the next house.
- The smell spread through the room.
Глагол
A2
action
2
apply substance evenly
To put something like butter or paint over a surface in a thin layer.
Модел на употреба:
to spread [substance] [on/over surface]
Честа грешка:
Learners might incorrectly use 'put' instead of 'spread' when referring to covering an entire surface evenly.
Синоними
smear (Usually implies a less even or messier application than 'spread'.)
Антоними
remove (Means to take away the substance from the surface.)
Колокации
spread butter
|spread jam
|spread paint
Теми
daily life
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She spread butter on the warm toast.
- Spread the paint evenly over the wall.
- He spread jam on his bread.
Примери за учащи
- I spread butter on my bread.
- She spreads jam on toast.
- He spreads cream on the cake.
Съществително
B1
event
3
growth of coverage or influence
The act of moving over a bigger area or to more people.
Синоними
expansion (Focuses more on growth in size or scope, not necessarily movement across an area.)
Антоними
containment (The act of stopping something from moving further or affecting more people.)
Колокации
rapid spread
|widespread disease
|spread of information
Теми
daily life
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The rapid spread of the disease worried health officials.
- We need to stop the spread of false information online.
- The spread of technology has changed how we live.
Примери за учащи
- The spread of the fire was fast.
- We want to stop the spread of the virus.
- The spread of news was quick.
Съществително
B1
entity
4
large variety of food served
A lot of different food put out for people to eat.
Синоними
feast (Often suggests a celebratory meal with abundant food, can be more formal.)
Антоними
snack (A small amount of food, opposite in scale to a large spread.)
Колокации
buffet spread
|delicious spread
|holiday spread
Теми
food
|hospitality
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примери
- They prepared an amazing spread for the party.
- The wedding reception had a lavish spread of dishes.
- We enjoyed the holiday spread together.
Примери за учащи
- There was a big spread at the party.
- We had a nice spread for lunch.
- The hotel gave us a good breakfast spread.
Съществително
A2
entity
5
soft food for bread/crackers
Soft food like butter or jam you put on bread.
Синоними
paste (Refers to any soft mixture, not necessarily used as food for bread.)
Колокации
cream cheese spread
|peanut butter spread
Теми
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Примери
- I bought a new garlic cheese spread.
- This chocolate spread is very popular with kids.
- She served crackers with various spreads.
Примери за учащи
- I like peanut butter spread.
- This is my favorite cheese spread.
- We have jam and other spreads for breakfast.
Граматика
Речникова форма
spread
IPA
GB/spɹˈɛd/
US/spɹˈɛd/
Срички и ударение
spread (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (spread)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: spread
- Plural: spread, spreads
Verb
- Base: spread
- 3rd Person Singular: spreads
- Present Participle: spreading
- Past: spread
- Past Participle: spread
Семейство думи
Forms
spreads
noun
spreading
verb
Core family
widespread
adjective B1
Related words
spreadable
adjective
spreader
noun
Граматични акценти
- Irregular past: spread Verb
- Irregular past participle: spread Verb
Изрази
spread like wildfire
1/spɹˈɛd lˈaɪk wˈaɪldfˌaɪɚ/
idiom
become known very quickly
To move or become known very fast among many people.
Примери
- The rumor spread like wildfire through the school.
- News of their breakup spread like wildfire on social media.
spread like wildfire
1/spɹˈɛd lˈaɪk wˈaɪldfˌaɪɚ/
idiom
Spread very quickly
If something spreads like wildfire, many people hear about it or it reaches many places very fast.
Примери
- The news spread like wildfire after the video was posted.
- A stomach bug spread like wildfire through the school.
- Once the sale started, the discount code spread like wildfire.
spread out
1/spɹˈɛd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
move into wider positions
To move so there is more space between people or things.
Примери
- The crowd began to spread out across the park.
- Spread out so everyone has room to work.
spread the word
1/spɹˈɛd ðə wˈɚd/
idiom
tell others about something
To tell other people information so they know about it too.
Примери
- Please spread the word about the charity event.
- We need to spread the word about this new service.
spread oneself too thin
1/spɹˈɛd wˌʌnsˈɛlf tˈu θˈɪn/
idiom
do too many things at once poorly
To have too many things to do and not enough time or energy to do them well.
Примери
- She’s spreading herself too thin by joining so many clubs.
- If you take on too many projects, you'll spread yourself too thin.
- Don’t spread yourself too thin or you’ll burn out.
- She's spreading herself too thin by working two jobs and studying full-time.
spread your wings
1/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
start doing new independent activities
To begin doing new and different things by yourself with confidence.
Примери
- After college, he decided to spread his wings and move abroad.
- It’s time for you to spread your wings and explore new opportunities.
spread your wings
2/spɹˈɛd jˈʊɹ wˈɪŋz/
idiom
Become independent and confident
To try new things and live more freely and independently.
Примери
- After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
- It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.