Vocabulary Entry

spreading

|verb • noun

verb

to distribute or disperse over a wide area or among a group.

Example Sentences

"She is spreading the seeds evenly across the garden."

"The rumor is spreading quickly through the school."

"He spread the butter on his toast."

noun

Example Sentences

"The spreading of the wildfire was rapid due to the dry conditions."

"The spreading of information can have both positive and negative effects."

"The spreading of the disease was a major concern for health officials."