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Definition spread out in British English

spread out phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if people in a group spread out, they move away from one another so that they cover a large area

Example

Let's spread out more and search the whole field.

Synonyms and related words
spread out disperse fan out
2

to separate things that were together and put them separately on a surface

Example

We spread our papers out on the table.

Synonyms and related words
separate spread out divide
Example

Spread out the map so we can all see it.

4

to cover a large area of land that you can see in front of you

Example

She gazed at the sprawling city spread out below her.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
5

to put people in many parts of a large area

Example

The peacekeeping forces are now spread out over most of the country.

Synonyms and related words
spread out disperse fan out
Example

The students felt the course would be better if it was spread out over two years instead of one.

Example

He spread out his toes in the soft sand and wiggled them.

Definition spread out in British English