All Definitions for Spread
Below are all the dictionary definitions of spread:
1To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.
2To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area.
3To disseminate
4To cause to proliferate, to make (something) widely known or present.
5To proliferate
6To become more widely present, to be disseminated.
7To take up a larger area or space
8To expand, be extended.
9To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.)
10To stretch out in varying or opposing directions. simple past and past participle of spread
11To smear, to distribute in a thin layer.
12To cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter.
13The act of spreading.
14Something that has been spread.
15A layout, pattern or design of cards arranged for a reading.
16A large meal, especially one laid out on a table.
17Any form of food designed to be spread, such as butters or jams.
18A large tract of land used to raise livestock
19A cattle ranch.
20A set of multiple torpedoes launched on side-by-side, slowly-diverging paths toward one or more enemy ships.
21Food improvised by inmates from various ingredients to relieve the tedium of prison food.
22An item in a newspaper or magazine that occupies more than one column or page.
23Two facing pages in a book, newspaper etc.
24A numerical difference.
25The difference between the wholesale and retail prices.
26The difference between bidding and asking price.
27The difference between the prices of two similar items.
28A measure of how far the data tend to deviate from the average.
29The difference between the price of a futures month and the price of another month of the same commodity.
30The purchase of a futures contract of one delivery month against the sale of another futures delivery month of the same commodity.
31The purchase of one delivery month of one commodity against the sale of that same delivery month of a different commodity.
32An arbitrage transaction of the same commodity in two markets, executed to take advantage of a profit from price discrepancies.
33To speedread
34To recite one's arguments at an extremely fast pace.
35An act or instance of spreading (speedreading).
36To open one’s legs, especially for sexual favours.
37A piece of material used as a cover (such as a bedspread).
38To prepare
39To set and furnish with provisions.
40An expanse of land.
41An unlimited expanse of discontinuous points.
42The surface in proportion to the depth of a cut gemstone.
43Excessive width of the trails of ink written on overly absorbent paper.
44The difference between the teams' final scores at the end of a sport match.
About rhymes for spread
Finding the right rhyme for spread helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To stretch out, open out (a material etc.) so that it more fully covers a given area of space.", spread has 19 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Dread is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Lead works well in formal or poetic contexts. Head is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for spread, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.