aspread

/ˈæspred/; /ˈæsprɛd/ (both variants exist)

Definitions

1. verb

To spread or scatter something, often in a disorderly manner.

“The children aspread their toys all over the living room.”

2. verb

To spread or scatter something over a surface, often unevenly.

“The paint aspread unevenly on the wall, leaving streaks behind.”

3. noun

A spreading or scattering of something, especially in a disorderly manner.

“The aspread of the wildfire through the dry forest was alarming.”

Synonyms

  • disperse
  • scatter
  • spread

Antonyms

  • concentrate
  • unite