Spread ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Spread ( noun )

1. The act or process of extending or spreading something.
2. An instance of spreading or being spread.
3. A food or topping that is spread over bread or crackers.
4. An arrangement or display of items or information.
5. The difference between the highest and the lowest value of a set of values.

Origin:

Middle english spreden, from old english spreádan; akin to old high german spreiten to spread, latin strāre to strew.

Examples:

1. The fire spread rapidly through the dry forest.
2. The jam spread across the toast.
3. The cheese spread was delicious on the crackers.
4. The map showed a detailed spread of the city.
5. The spread of stock prices was narrow this month.

(As a verb)

Spread ( verb )

1. The act or process of extending or spreading something.
2. An instance of spreading or being spread.
3. A food or topping that is spread over bread or crackers.
4. An arrangement or display of items or information.
5. The difference between the highest and the lowest value of a set of values.

Origin:

Middle english spreden, from old english spreádan; akin to old high german spreiten to spread, latin strāre to strew.

Examples:

1. The fire spread rapidly through the dry forest.
2. The jam spread across the toast.
3. The cheese spread was delicious on the crackers.
4. The map showed a detailed spread of the city.
5. The spread of stock prices was narrow this month.