The news spread throughout the small town within hours.
The news spread throughout the small town within hours.
English
spread
spɹɛd
Meaning: to cover or reach a wider area
Listen to pronunciation
Show inflections Hide inflections
Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | spread |
| 3rd person singular present | spreads |
| Present participle | spreading |
| Past | spreaded |
| Will future | will spread |
| Going-to future | going to spread |
| Imperative negative | don't spread / do not spread |
Example sentences
The fire spread very rapidly because of the wind.
I like to spread a little butter on my toast while it's still warm.
I like to spread a little butter on my toast while it's still warm.
An unbelievable story spread through the office overnight.
An unbelievable story spread through the office overnight.
The volcano erupted, spreading ash across the valley.
The volcano erupted, spreading ash across the valley.
The disease first appeared in 1890 and subsequently spread to the rest of the country.
The disease first appeared in 1890 and subsequently spread to the rest of the country.
The condition is highly infectious and spreads through the air.
The condition is highly infectious and spreads through the air.
Deep mistrust of the new policy spread through the town.
Deep mistrust of the new policy spread through the town.
Poor sanitation can lead to the spread of waterborne diseases.
Poor sanitation can lead to the spread of waterborne diseases.
News of the victory spread abroad the land.
News of the victory spread abroad the land.
Usage Notes
Used when something like a disease, fire, or news gradually affects more people or places. It can also mean to apply a substance in a layer, like butter on bread.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.