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spreading Definition and Meaning in English (spreading definition)

noun
Synonyms:diffusiondisseminationdistribution
Quick Answer • Definition

Spreading definition: The act or process of extending or distributing something over a wide area.

Definitions of Spreading

  1. 1noun

    The act or process of extending or distributing something over a wide area.

  2. 2adjective

    Becoming more widely distributed, prevalent, or extended.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rapid spreading of the news caused a stir in the community.”

casual

“She enjoyed the spreading of butter evenly on her warm toast.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivespread
nounspread
agent nounspreader
adjectivewidespread

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

spreading like wildfireidiom

To spread very quickly to many places or people.

spreading the wordexpression

To tell many people about something.

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Spreading definition: The act or process of extending or distributing something over a wide area.
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'Spreading' translates to 'spreading' in English. Spreading definition: The act or process of extending or distributing something over a wide area.
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