scatter

/'skætə/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
scatter

The children scatter in all directions when the ball bounces into the garden.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of scattering: The action of throwing, dropping, or spreading things loosely over an area.
    • A haphazard distribution in all directions: A state or pattern of things being spread far apart in a random, disordered way.

  2. Verb:

    • To strew or distribute loosely over an area: To throw or drop things so they spread out over a surface.
    • To cause to separate and move in different directions: To make a group of people or things break apart and go away from each other.
    • To sow by scattering: To plant seeds by spreading them over the ground.
    • To distribute loosely: To spread something in a thin, uneven layer.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The scatter of leaves on the lawn was beautiful.
    • There was a wide scatter of shells along the beach.

  • Verb:

    • The farmer will scatter seed in the field.
    • Please don't scatter your toys all over the floor.
    • The loud noise caused the birds to scatter.
    • She scattered the old papers across the desk.
Advanced Usage

  • "to scatter to the winds": to disperse or waste something completely.

    • After the company failed, its assets were scattered to the winds.

  • Statistical "scatter": In data analysis, "scatter" refers to the degree of spread in a set of data points.

    • The graph shows a high degree of scatter, indicating a weak relationship.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scattered (adj): Spread over a wide area; not gathered together; occurring or found at irregular intervals.
    • There are scattered showers in the forecast today.
  • Scattering (n): A small, dispersed number or amount; the process of deflecting or diffusing particles or radiation.
    • A scattering of applause followed his speech.
  • Scatterbrain (n): A person who is disorganized and forgetful. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
  • Scattergun (n): A shotgun. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
Synonyms
  • Disperse: To break up and cause to go in different directions.
  • Strew: To scatter things untidily over a surface.
  • Diffuse: To spread over a wide area.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Scatter about/around: To place or throw things in various places in a careless way.
    • He scattered his clothes about the room.
Related Idioms
  • Scatter like leaves in the wind: To disperse quickly and completely.
    • When the alarm sounded, the crowd scattered like leaves in the wind.
scatter

The children scatter in all directions when the ball bounces into the garden.

Noun
  1. the act of scattering
  2. a haphazard distribution in all directions
Verb
  1. strew or distribute over an area
    • He spread fertilizer over the lawn
    • scatter cards across the table
  2. cause to separate
    • break up kidney stones
    • disperse particles
  3. sow by scattering
    • scatter seeds
  4. distribute loosely
    • He scattered gun powder under the wagon
  5. move away from each other;
    • The crowds dispersed
    • The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
  6. to cause to separate and go in different directions
    • She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "scatter"

Từ có nhắc đến "scatter"