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Overspread (Verb)

Meaning

Spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • A thick layer of fog overspread the town, reducing visibility to near zero.
  • The grass began to overspread the cracks in the sidewalk, reclaiming the space.
  • A warm sense of calm overspread the community, as the news of the escaped child's safe return spread.
  • Darkness overspread the landscape as a solar eclipse began to take hold.
  • A broad smile overspread her face as she received the news of her job promotion.

Synonyms

  • Spread

Hypernyms

  • Cover
  • Extend

Hyponyms

  • Transgress
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