Pronunciation: /sprɛd/
noun the act of extending over a larger area
A1 Butter is easy to spread on toast.
A2 The spread of the virus has caused widespread panic.
B1 Social media has helped to spread awareness about the issue.
B2 The spread of misinformation can be damaging to society.
C1 The rapid spread of technology has transformed the way we live.
C2 The spread of democracy in the region has been slow but steady.
verb to extend over a larger area
A1 I spread butter on my toast every morning.
A2 She spread the news about the party to all her friends.
B1 The virus can spread quickly if people don't take precautions.
B2 The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest.
C1 The artist's work has spread to galleries around the world.
C2 The rumors about the CEO's resignation spread like wildfire in the company.
adjective widely distributed or dispersed
A1 The peanut butter spread on the bread.
A2 She used a spread sheet to organize the data.
B1 The news of the virus spread quickly throughout the town.
B2 The rumor about the company's bankruptcy spread like wildfire.
C1 The artist's fame spread to international markets.
C2 The influence of social media has spread far and wide.
formal The virus was able to spread rapidly throughout the population.
informal The news about the party spread like wildfire among the students.
slang The gossip spread like wildflowers in the small town.
figurative Her kindness spread like a warm blanket, comforting everyone around her.
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