spread out

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spread out

The children spread out across the playground.

Definition

  1. Verb (intransitive):

    • To move apart from a central point or from each other; to become distributed over a wider area.
    • To extend or stretch over an area; to cover a larger space.

  2. Verb (transitive):

    • To open, unfold, or stretch something so that it covers a larger area.
    • To distribute or scatter things over an area.
    • To arrange things in a line or over an expanse.
Examples of Usage

  • Intransitive Verb:

    • After the meeting, the crowd began to spread out.
    • The city spreads out for miles from the downtown core.
    • Please don't all stand together; spread out and look for the lost keys.

  • Transitive Verb:

    • She spread out the map on the table to plan the route.
    • He spread the documents out so he could compare them side by side.
    • The farmer spread out the hay to dry in the sun.
Advanced Usage

  • "to spread oneself out": To relax by stretching one's body to occupy more space.

    • After the long drive, he spread himself out on the sofa.

  • "to spread out payments/work": To distribute something (like cost or effort) over a period of time.

    • You can spread out the loan payments over five years.
    • It's better to spread out the revision rather than cramming the night before.
Variants and Related Words

  • Spread (verb/noun): The base form, meaning to extend over an area or to distribute.

    • The fire spread quickly. (verb)
    • The spread of the virus was alarming. (noun)

  • Outspread (adjective/verb): Fully extended or stretched out.

    • He welcomed them with outspread arms. (adjective)
Synonyms
  • Disperse: To break up and scatter.
  • Scatter: To throw or drop things so they spread over an area.
  • Fan out: To move outward from a central point in different directions, like the shape of a fan.
  • Deploy: To spread out or arrange strategically (often used for people or resources).
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Spread over: To cover a period of time or an area.

    • The festival is spread over three weekends.

  • Spread through: To move through and affect a whole area or group.

    • Rumors spread through the office quickly.
Related Idioms

  • Spread too thin: To attempt to do so many things that one cannot do any of them effectively.

    • By taking on two extra jobs, he was spread too thin and his health suffered.

  • Spread like wildfire: To disseminate or become known very rapidly.

    • News of the scandal spread like wildfire.
spread out

The children spread out across the playground.

Verb
  1. spread out or open from a closed or folded state
    • open the map
    • spread your arms
  2. move away from each other;
    • The crowds dispersed
    • The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
  3. turn outward
    • These birds can splay out their toes
    • ballet dancers can rotate their legs out by 90 degrees
  4. extend in one or more directions
    • The dough expands
  5. strew or distribute over an area
    • He spread fertilizer over the lawn
    • scatter cards across the table
  6. set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series
    • the houses were strung out in a long row
  7. move outward
    • The soldiers fanned out

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