spread
[ˈsprɛd]
1
spread
verb
- to open, arrange, or place (something) over a large area —often + out
- to place (things) over a large area
- to become larger or to affect a larger area : to move into more places
2
spread
noun
- growth or increase that causes something to cover a larger area, affect a larger number of people, etc.—often + of
- a soft food that is spread on bread, crackers, etc.
- the total distance between the two outer edges of something—usually singular—often + of
