Scatter ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scatter ( verb )

1. Throw in various random directions.
2. Disperse (something) over an area.
3. Cause (something) to break up and separate.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old norse skatra "to sprinkle", from skot "a shoot"; related to shoot.

Examples:

1. The wind scattered the leaves across the lawn.
2. She scattered the seeds in the garden.
3. The bomb caused the crowd to scatter in all directions.
4. The players scattered across the field to start the game.
5. The birds scattered at the approach of the airplane.

(As a noun)

Scatter ( noun )

1. Throw in various random directions.
2. Disperse (something) over an area.
3. Cause (something) to break up and separate.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old norse skatra "to sprinkle", from skot "a shoot"; related to shoot.

Examples:

1. The wind scattered the leaves across the lawn.
2. She scattered the seeds in the garden.
3. The bomb caused the crowd to scatter in all directions.
4. The players scattered across the field to start the game.
5. The birds scattered at the approach of the airplane.