spread — to extend over a large area; to open out or unfold
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to extend over a large area; to open out or unfold
Pronunciation (IPA): /spred/
Korean meaning: 펼치다, 퍼뜨리다, 확산되다
Korean pronunciation: **스프**레드
Example Sentences
- The gossip spread faster than my diet plans disappear on Monday.
- Please spread the assignments evenly among team members.
- He spread his arms wide like he was trying to hug the entire pizza.
spread
VERB//spred//
to extend over a large area; to open out or unfold
Paint spreads across the surface — starting from one drop, it quickly covers everything.
It starts as a thread, then quickly spreads — one small spark, and it widely threads.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'spraedan'에서 유래되어 '펼치다, 뻗다'의 의미로 발전했습니다. 게르만어족 공통어에서 나온 단어로, 손을 펼치는 동작에서 출발한 개념입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The gossip spread faster than my diet plans disappear on Monday.”
“Please spread the assignments evenly among team members.”
“He spread his arms wide like he was trying to hug the entire pizza.”
“The fire spread quickly through the dry forest.”
“My cat spreads himself across my keyboard whenever I try to work.”
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