spread (EN)

verb, noun

verb “spread”

1. to open something out so it covers more space
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   She spread the picnic blanket over the grassy patch in the park.
2. to extend parts of something in different directions
   The peacock spread its feathers, displaying a magnificent array of colors.
3. to scatter something evenly over an area
   I spread the toys evenly on the floor so that the toddler had to practice walking over longer distances.
4. to become more common or widespread
   Rumors about the surprise party spread through the office like wildfire.
5. to make something known or common over an area
   The news about the mayor's resignation spread through the town like wildfire.
6. to grow in size or area covered
   The stain from the spilled juice spread across the tablecloth, covering more area by the second.
7. to apply a thin layer of something onto a surface
   He carefully spread the cream cheese over the surface of the bagel.
8. to divide something into parts and distribute them among different time periods or different people

noun “spread”

1. an increase in number or area affected by something
   The rapid spread of the wildfire prompted officials to evacuate several nearby communities.
2. a variety of different things or people
   The festival showcased a wide spread of cultures, featuring music and food from all around the world.
3. the area where something exists or occurs
   The disease's spread covered several counties, alarming health officials.
4. a large advertisement or article in a publication that spans two facing pages
   The fashion magazine featured a stunning spread of the latest summer trends across the centerfold.
5. two pages that face each other in a publication
   When she opened the magazine, a colorful spread of the latest fashion trends lay before her.
6. a soft food meant to be put on bread
   For breakfast, I topped my toast with a thick layer of strawberry spread.
7. a substantial meal set out on a table
   When we arrived at the family reunion, we were greeted by an impressive spread of homemade dishes covering every inch of the dining table.
8. a covering material, like a bedspread
   She bought a colorful quilted spread to brighten up her bedroom.
9. the difference between two financial figures, such as buy and sell prices
   The spread between the bid and ask price of the stock was unusually wide, indicating low liquidity in the market.