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/spred/

verb
to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this

spread in a sentence

  • “Use a low-fat spread instead of butter.”
  • “The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind.”
  • “It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body.”
  • “Student artwork can't cover more than 20 percent of a wall because it could help spread a fire into the ceiling.”

What does “spread” mean?

spread (verb) means to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this. It is pronounced /spred/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "spread" mean?
spread (verb) means: to cover or reach a wider or increasing area, or to make something do this
How do you pronounce "spread"?
"spread" is pronounced /spred/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "spread" in a sentence?
Here is "spread" used in a sentence: Use a low-fat spread instead of butter.

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