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Meaning of spreading
The primary meaning of the word "spreading" is the act of becoming or making something wider or more extensive.
Etymology of spreading
The word "spreading" originated from the Old English word "sprædan", which means "to spread out" or "to extend".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially to describe the act of extending or expanding something, and later to describe the act of applying or covering a surface with a substance.
Synonyms
disseminating
circulating
distributing
sharing
propagating
broadcasting
extending
expanding
increasing
growing
escalating
widening
broadening
enlarging
augmenting
enhancing
intensifying
diffusing
dispersing
scattering
sowing
planting
cultivating
nurturing
fostering
promoting
publicizing
advertising
popularizing
sensationalizing
dramatizing
amplifying
magnifying
spreading
unfolding
opening
opening up
unfurling
unrolling
Definitions
- The act of extending or expanding something, such as an idea, influence, or disease, to a wider area or more people.
- * The act of moving or being moved from a central point to a wider area, such as a fire or a rumor.
- * The act of applying or covering a surface with a substance, such as butter or paint.
Usage Examples
- The company is spreading its operations to new countries in Asia.
- * The news of the accident is spreading quickly through social media.
- * She is spreading butter on her toast.
Antonyms
decreasing
reducing
shrinking
diminishing
lessening
narrowing
contracting
confining
restricting
limiting
suppressing
stifling
smothering
extinguishing
halting
stopping
containing
controlling
concentrating
centralizing
focusing
converging
condensing
compressing