spread
To move or make something move to cover a larger space or reach more people.
To cause or allow something to reach, cover, or affect a larger area or more people.
To put something like butter or paint over a surface in a thin layer.
To put a substance onto a surface so that it covers it evenly.
The act of moving over a bigger area or to more people.
The process of something reaching, covering, or affecting a larger area or more people.
A lot of different food put out for people to eat.
A large and often impressive selection of food and drinks arranged for eating at one time.
Soft food like butter or jam you put on bread.
A soft substance, such as butter, jam, or cheese, that is put on bread, crackers, etc., before eating.
- Base: spread
- Plural: spread, spreads
- Base: spread
- 3rd Person Singular: spreads
- Present Participle: spreading
- Past: spread
- Past Participle: spread
- Irregular past: spread Verb
- Irregular past participle: spread Verb
spread like wildfire
1become known very quickly
To move or become known very fast among many people.
- The rumor spread like wildfire through the school.
- News of their breakup spread like wildfire on social media.
spread like wildfire
1Spread very quickly
If something spreads like wildfire, many people hear about it or it reaches many places very fast.
- 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.
- The rumor spread like wildfire.
- The photo spread like wildfire online.
spread out
1move into wider positions
To move so there is more space between people or things.
- The crowd began to spread out across the park.
- Spread out so everyone has room to work.
spread the word
1tell others about something
To tell other people information so they know about it too.
- Please spread the word about the charity event.
- We need to spread the word about this new service.
spread oneself too thin
1do too many things at once poorly
To have too many things to do and not enough time or energy to do them well.
- 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
1start doing new independent activities
To begin doing new and different things by yourself with confidence.
- 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
2Become independent and confident
To try new things and live more freely and independently.
- After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
- It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.