scatter
word
/ˈskætɝ/
/skˈætɐ/
Definition
To throw or spread things over a large area in different directions; also, to move apart in many directions.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used with physical objects (e.g. 'scatter seeds', 'scatter papers'), but can also describe people or animals suddenly moving apart ('the crowd scattered'). Often occurs in passive or reflexive phrases. More formal than casual synonyms like 'spread' when talking about people.
Spanish: esparcir - dispersarPortuguese (BR): espalhar - dispersarPortuguese (PT): espalhar - dispersarChinese (Simplified): 撒 - 散开Chinese (Traditional): 撒 - 散開Hindi: बिखेरना - फैला देनाArabic: نثر - تفرّقBengali: ছড়িয়ে দেওয়া - ছিটিয়ে দেওয়াRussian: разбросать - рассыпатьJapanese: まき散らす - 散らすVietnamese: rải - làm vương vãiKorean: 흩뿌리다 - 흩어지다Turkish: dağıtmak - saçmakUrdu: بکھیرنا - چھڑکناIndonesian: menyebarkan - menabur
Example Sentences
Please scatter the seeds in the garden.
basic
The wind will scatter the papers everywhere.
basic
The children scatter when the bell rings.
basic
You can scatter a few pillows on the sofa for decoration.
natural
After the fireworks, people began to scatter and head home.
natural
Don't just scatter your clothes everywhere; put them in the closet.
natural