Spread Out (Verb)
Meaning 1
Extend in one or more directions; "The dough expands".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The furniture spread_out across the entire floor of the spacious loft apartment.
- As the branches spread_out, the weight of the fruit broke many of the limbs.
- The riot spread_out from the city center to the outlying suburbs in a matter of hours.
- The open fields where the sheep graze spread_out endlessly before us.
- The roots of the ancient tree spread_out far beyond the visible parts above ground.
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Meaning 2
Spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The bird's wings began to spread out as it took flight.
- She spread out her arms to show off her beautiful dress.
- The parachute will spread out during free fall to slow the descent.
- Spread out the newspaper to read the article on the other page.
- The large umbrella began to spread out in the wind.
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Meaning 3
Set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series; "the houses were strung out in a long row".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The books were spread out on a long table for display during the event.
- People spread out along the beach waiting for the concert to start.
- Seeds were spread out evenly over the newly tilled soil.
- The large umbrella was spread out over the patio table to block direct sunlight.
- Pictures of the family vacation were spread out on the living room floor.
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Meaning 4
Turn outward; "These birds can splay out their toes"; "ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The bird's unique feet allowed it to spread out its toes and grasp tight branches.
- When it comes to impressive dance skills, ballet dancers can spread out their legs in perfect harmony.
- As a child, she would spread out her little wings and twirl around in circles.
- Some breeds of birds can spread out extremely wide wingspans and glide effortlessly.
- Her yoga instructor taught her how to spread out her arms and balance on one leg.
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Meaning 5
Strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She spread out the documents across the conference table to organize them more efficiently.
- The farmer spread fertilizer out evenly over the entire field to ensure proper crop growth.
- After unpacking, he spread out his clothes across the floor to see what needed to be washed.
- The students spread out their worksheets across their desks to complete the assignment individually.
- She carefully spread out the small toys across the room to create a fun obstacle course for kids.
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Meaning 6
Move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- People spread out to make room for more at the concert.
- The kids spread out across the playground to play different games.
- As the storm clouds gathered the birds spread out in search of shelter.
- The performers spread out across the stage to dazzle the audience with their routine.
- When the fire alarm went off the students spread out to quickly leave the building.
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Meaning 7
Move outward; "The soldiers fanned out".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The people spread out to fill the empty space in the auditorium.
- As the fire raged on, the emergency responders spread out to search for anyone still inside.
- The runners spread out along the course, each trying to claim the lead position.
- The family spread out a picnic blanket in the grass and began unpacking sandwiches.
- During the battle, the troops spread out to surround the enemy's flank.