spread

/spɹɛd/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.

2

To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. simple past and past participle of spread

3

To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.

4

To proliferate; to become more widely present, to be disseminated.

5

To disseminate; to cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present.

6

To take up a larger area or space; to expand, be extended.

7

To smear, to distribute in a thin layer.

8

To cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.

9

To prepare; to set and furnish with provisions.

10

To open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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