spread - English word #943

Translation

To open something out or move it so it covers a wider area.

Word origin

From Old English spraedan, meaning to stretch or open out.

Verb typeirregular (spread, spreads, spread)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

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Here "spread" means to open it so it covers more space.

through .

"Spread" is also the past form of "spread".

butter .

"Spreads" is the form used with he, she, or it.

cover

To put something over a thing to hide it or keep it safe.

side

One of the flat or outer parts of something, or one of two opposite places, edges, or groups.

throw

To make something fly through the air by moving your arm and letting it go.

water

The clear liquid that falls as rain and that people and animals drink to live.

move

To move is to go from one place to another, or to put something in a new place.

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