spread
gb/spɹˈɛd/ us/spɹˈɛd/
A2
Inglês
~ 1600
Aceções
0 aceções
Verbo
B1
action
1
extend over a surface or group
To move or make something move to cover a larger space or reach more people.
Padrão de uso:
to spread [something] [over an area/among people]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spread' with 'expand'; 'spread' is about covering more area or reaching more people, not necessarily increasing in size.
Sinónimos
disperse (Implies scattering in many directions, often more randomly than 'spread'.)
Antónimos
contain (Means to keep something within limits, preventing it from spreading.)
Colocações
spread quickly
|spread rapidly
|spread widely
|spread across
|spread throughout
Temas
daily life
|communication
|movement
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The fire spread quickly through the forest.
- Rumors about the incident spread across the small town.
- The virus spread rapidly among the population.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The news spread fast.
- The fire spread to the next house.
- The smell spread through the room.
Verbo
A2
action
2
apply substance evenly
To put something like butter or paint over a surface in a thin layer.
Padrão de uso:
to spread [substance] [on/over surface]
Erro comum:
Learners might incorrectly use 'put' instead of 'spread' when referring to covering an entire surface evenly.
Sinónimos
smear (Usually implies a less even or messier application than 'spread'.)
Antónimos
remove (Means to take away the substance from the surface.)
Colocações
spread butter
|spread jam
|spread paint
Temas
daily life
|food
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She spread butter on the warm toast.
- Spread the paint evenly over the wall.
- He spread jam on his bread.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I spread butter on my bread.
- She spreads jam on toast.
- He spreads cream on the cake.
Nome
B1
event
3
growth of coverage or influence
The act of moving over a bigger area or to more people.
Sinónimos
expansion (Focuses more on growth in size or scope, not necessarily movement across an area.)
Antónimos
containment (The act of stopping something from moving further or affecting more people.)
Colocações
rapid spread
|widespread disease
|spread of information
Temas
daily life
|communication
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The spread of the fire was fast.
- We want to stop the spread of the virus.
- The spread of news was quick.
Nome
B1
entity
4
large variety of food served
A lot of different food put out for people to eat.
Sinónimos
feast (Often suggests a celebratory meal with abundant food, can be more formal.)
Antónimos
snack (A small amount of food, opposite in scale to a large spread.)
Colocações
buffet spread
|delicious spread
|holiday spread
Temas
food
|hospitality
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exemplos
- They prepared an amazing spread for the party.
- The wedding reception had a lavish spread of dishes.
- We enjoyed the holiday spread together.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There was a big spread at the party.
- We had a nice spread for lunch.
- The hotel gave us a good breakfast spread.
Nome
A2
entity
5
soft food for bread/crackers
Soft food like butter or jam you put on bread.
Sinónimos
paste (Refers to any soft mixture, not necessarily used as food for bread.)
Colocações
cream cheese spread
|peanut butter spread
Temas
food
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I bought a new garlic cheese spread.
- This chocolate spread is very popular with kids.
- She served crackers with various spreads.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like peanut butter spread.
- This is my favorite cheese spread.
- We have jam and other spreads for breakfast.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
spread
IPA
GB/spɹˈɛd/
US/spɹˈɛd/
Sílabas e acento
spread (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (spread)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: spread
- Plural: spread, spreads
Verb
- Base: spread
- 3rd Person Singular: spreads
- Present Participle: spreading
- Past: spread
- Past Participle: spread
Família de palavras
Forms
spreads
noun
spreading
verb
Core family
widespread
adjective B1
Related words
spreadable
adjective
spreader
noun
Destaques
- Irregular past: spread Verb
- Irregular past participle: spread Verb
Expressões
spread like wildfire
1/spɹˈɛd lˈaɪk wˈaɪldfˌaɪɚ/
idiom
become known very quickly
To move or become known very fast among many people.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
- It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.