· process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

Synonym(s): spreading

Hypernym(s): change_of_location, travel

· a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"

Synonym(s): gap

Hypernym(s): disparity

· farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

Synonym(s): ranch, cattle_ranch, cattle_farm

Hypernym(s): farm

· a haphazard distribution in all directions

Synonym(s): scatter

Hypernym(s): distribution, dispersion

· a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

Synonym(s): paste

Hypernym(s): condiment

· a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed; "a banquet for the graduating seniors"; "the Thanksgiving feast"; "they put out quite a spread"

Synonym(s): banquet, feast

Hypernym(s): meal, repast

· two facing pages of a book or other publication

Synonym(s): spread_head, spreadhead, facing_pages

Hypernym(s): page

· the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age); "she exercised to avoid that middle-aged spread"

Hypernym(s): girth

· decorative cover for a bed

Synonym(s): bedspread, bedcover, bed_cover, bed_covering, counterpane

Hypernym(s): bedclothes, bed_clothing, bedding

· act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time

Synonym(s): spreading

Hypernym(s): extension

· distribute or disperse widely; "The invaders spread their language all over the country"

Synonym(s): distribute

Antonym(s): gather

· become distributed or widespread; "the infection spread"; "Optimism spread among the population"

Synonym(s): propagate

Hypernym(s): move

· spread across or over; "A big oil spot spread across the water"

Synonym(s): overspread

Hypernym(s): cover, continue, extend

· spread out or open from a closed or folded state; "open the map"; "spread your arms"

Synonym(s): unfold, spread_out, open

Hypernym(s): undo

· cause to become widely known; "spread information"; "circulate a rumor"; "broadcast the news"

Synonym(s): circulate, circularize, circularise, distribute, disseminate, propagate, broadcast, diffuse, disperse, pass_around

Hypernym(s): publicize, publicise, air, bare

· become widely known and passed on; "the rumor spread"; "the story went around in the office"

Synonym(s): go_around, circulate

Hypernym(s): travel, go, move, locomote

· strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"

Synonym(s): scatter, spread_out

Hypernym(s): circulate, pass_around, pass_on, distribute

· move outward; "The soldiers fanned out"

Synonym(s): diffuse, spread_out, fan_out

Hypernym(s): spread, distribute

· cover by spreading something over; "spread the bread with cheese"

Hypernym(s): cover

· distribute over a surface in a layer; "spread cheese on a piece of bread"

· distributed or spread over a considerable extent; "has ties with many widely dispersed friends"; "eleven million Jews are spread throughout Europe"

Synonym(s): dispersed

· prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out; "a table spread with food"

· fully extended in width; "outspread wings"; "with arms spread wide"

Synonym(s): outspread