overspread

/ˈɒvərspriːd/

Definitions

1. verb

to spread or spread over something, especially so as to cover or fill it completely

“The ivy had begun to overspread the entire wall.”

2. noun

a spread or covering over something

“The overspread of the jungle had made it difficult to navigate.”

Synonyms

  • cover
  • extend
  • spread

Antonyms

  • recede
  • withdraw