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.