spread

verb B1

Meaning

To spread means to move something out over a larger area or to share something with others.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "spread" with "spread out," which means to arrange things over a larger space.

Example Sentences

How fast can the news spread in your town ?
The news did not spread quickly in the small town .

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