İngilizce

spread

gb/spɹˈɛd/ us/spɹˈɛd/
A2 İngilizce
~ 1600
Anlamlar
0 anlam
Fiil B1 action
1

extend over a surface or group

To move or make something move to cover a larger space or reach more people.

Kullanım kalıbı: to spread [something] [over an area/among people]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spread' with 'expand'; 'spread' is about covering more area or reaching more people, not necessarily increasing in size.
Eş anlamlılar
disperse (Implies scattering in many directions, often more randomly than 'spread'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
contain (Means to keep something within limits, preventing it from spreading.)
Eşdizimler
spread quickly |spread rapidly |spread widely |spread across |spread throughout
Konular
daily life |communication |movement |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • The fire spread quickly through the forest.
  • Rumors about the incident spread across the small town.
  • The virus spread rapidly among the population.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The news spread fast.
  • The fire spread to the next house.
  • The smell spread through the room.
Fiil A2 action
2

apply substance evenly

To put something like butter or paint over a surface in a thin layer.

Kullanım kalıbı: to spread [substance] [on/over surface]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners might incorrectly use 'put' instead of 'spread' when referring to covering an entire surface evenly.
Eş anlamlılar
smear (Usually implies a less even or messier application than 'spread'.)
Zıt anlamlılar
remove (Means to take away the substance from the surface.)
Eşdizimler
spread butter |spread jam |spread paint
Konular
daily life |food |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • She spread butter on the warm toast.
  • Spread the paint evenly over the wall.
  • He spread jam on his bread.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I spread butter on my bread.
  • She spreads jam on toast.
  • He spreads cream on the cake.
İsim B1 event
3

growth of coverage or influence

The act of moving over a bigger area or to more people.

Eş anlamlılar
expansion (Focuses more on growth in size or scope, not necessarily movement across an area.)
Zıt anlamlılar
containment (The act of stopping something from moving further or affecting more people.)
Eşdizimler
rapid spread |widespread disease |spread of information
Konular
daily life |communication |science |core_vocabulary
Örnekler
  • 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • The spread of the fire was fast.
  • We want to stop the spread of the virus.
  • The spread of news was quick.
İsim B1 entity
4

large variety of food served

A lot of different food put out for people to eat.

Eş anlamlılar
feast (Often suggests a celebratory meal with abundant food, can be more formal.)
Zıt anlamlılar
snack (A small amount of food, opposite in scale to a large spread.)
Eşdizimler
buffet spread |delicious spread |holiday spread
Konular
food |hospitality |food_drink |daily_life
Örnekler
  • They prepared an amazing spread for the party.
  • The wedding reception had a lavish spread of dishes.
  • We enjoyed the holiday spread together.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • There was a big spread at the party.
  • We had a nice spread for lunch.
  • The hotel gave us a good breakfast spread.
İsim A2 entity
5

soft food for bread/crackers

Soft food like butter or jam you put on bread.

Eş anlamlılar
paste (Refers to any soft mixture, not necessarily used as food for bread.)
Eşdizimler
cream cheese spread |peanut butter spread
Konular
food |food_drink |daily_life
Örnekler
  • I bought a new garlic cheese spread.
  • This chocolate spread is very popular with kids.
  • She served crackers with various spreads.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
  • I like peanut butter spread.
  • This is my favorite cheese spread.
  • We have jam and other spreads for breakfast.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
spread
IPA
GB/spɹˈɛd/
US/spɹˈɛd/
Heceler ve vurgu
spread (1 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (spread)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
  • Base: spread
  • Plural: spread, spreads
Verb
  • Base: spread
  • 3rd Person Singular: spreads
  • Present Participle: spreading
  • Past: spread
  • Past Participle: spread
Kelime ailesi
Forms
spreads noun spreading verb
Core family
widespread adjective B1
Related words
spreadable adjective spreader noun
Öne çıkanlar
  • Irregular past: spread Verb
  • Irregular past participle: spread Verb
İfadeler

spread like wildfire

1
/spɹˈɛd lˈaɪk wˈaɪldfˌaɪɚ/
idiom

become known very quickly

To move or become known very fast among many people.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • 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.

Örnekler
  • After college, she spread her wings and moved abroad.
  • It's time for you to spread your wings and explore.

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