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scatter Definition and Meaning in English (scatter definition)

verb
Synonyms:dispersestrewspread
Quick Answer • Definition

Scatter definition: To throw objects in various random directions over a wide area.

Definitions of Scatter

  1. 1verb

    To throw objects in various random directions over a wide area.

  2. 2verb

    To cause a group of people or animals to separate and go in different directions.

  3. 3noun

    A small, disorganized amount or distribution of something.

Example Sentences

casual

“The wind began to scatter the autumn leaves across the garden.”

casual

“The police arrived and scattered the crowd.”

casual

“There was a scatter of papers on the desk.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past participlescattered
present participlescattering
nounscatterbrain
agent nounscatterer
adjectivescattershot

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

scatter-brainedidiom

Someone who is disorganized and forgetful.

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Scatter definition: To throw objects in various random directions over a wide area.
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'Scatter' translates to 'scatter' in English. Scatter definition: To throw objects in various random directions over a wide area.
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