Overspread

Pronunciation: /oʊvərspred/

Definitions of overspread

verb to spread over or cover completely

Example Sentences

A1 The paint overspread the entire wall in one smooth coat.

A2 The fog overspread the valley, making it difficult to see.

B1 The news of the victory overspread the town like wildfire.

B2 The virus quickly overspread throughout the country, causing widespread panic.

C1 The darkness overspread the land, enveloping everything in its path.

C2 The corruption overspread the government, leading to a complete breakdown of trust.

Examples of overspread in a Sentence

formal The dark clouds overspread the sky, threatening rain.

informal The sun overspread the entire beach with its warmth.

slang The graffiti overspread the walls of the abandoned building.

figurative Fear overspread her heart as she heard the news.

Grammatical Forms of overspread

• past tense: overspread
• plural: overspreads
• comparative: more overspread
• superlative: most overspread
• present tense: overspread
• future tense: will overspread
• perfect tense: has overspread
• continuous tense: is overspreading
• singular: overspread
• positive degree: overspread
• infinitive: to overspread
• gerund: overspreading
• participle: overspread

Origin and Evolution of overspread

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'overspread' is derived from the Middle English word 'overspreden', which combines the prefix 'over-' meaning 'above' or 'beyond' and the verb 'sprede' meaning 'to spread'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'overspread' has retained its original meaning of 'to spread over or cover completely', but has also come to be used more figuratively to describe something that has extended or expanded beyond its usual boundaries.