spreads
word · lemma: spread
/ˈspɹɛdz/
/spɹˈɛdz/
Definition
Moves in different directions and covers a larger area, or increases among people. Can also mean to put a layer of something over a surface.
Usage & Nuances
"Spreads" is third person singular of "spread". Used for things like news, disease, fire, butter, or rumors. Common collocations: "spreads quickly", "spreads like wildfire". Not to be confused with the noun "spread" (e.g., a picnic spread).
Spanish: se extiende - se propaga - se difundePortuguese (BR): espalha - se espalha - se propagaPortuguese (PT): espalha - propaga-se - difunde-seChinese (Simplified): 传播 - 蔓延 - 涂抹物Chinese (Traditional): 傳播 - 蔓延 - 抹醬Hindi: फैलता है - फैलती है - फैलते हैंArabic: ينتشر - يتوسعBengali: ছড়িয়ে পড়ে - বিস্তৃত হয়Russian: распространяется - намазываетJapanese: 広がる - 拡散するVietnamese: lan rộng - truyền điKorean: 퍼진다 - 확산된다Turkish: yayılır - sürer (ekmek vb.)Urdu: پھیلتا ہے - عام ہوتا ہےIndonesian: menyebar - mengoleskan
Example Sentences
The virus spreads very fast.
basic
She spreads butter on her toast every morning.
basic
News about the concert spreads through the school.
basic
Bad news always spreads faster than good news.
natural
Rumor spreads when people aren't careful with their words.
natural
The fire spreads quickly if the wind picks up.
natural