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scatter - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
scatter
Definition
(noun) a haphazard distribution in all directions
Synonyms
:
spread
Definition
(noun) the act of scattering
Synonyms
:
scattering
,
strewing
Definition
(verb) to cause to separate and go in different directions
Synonyms
:
break up
,
dispel
,
disperse
,
dissipate
Example Sentence
She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Definition
(verb) move away from each other
Synonyms
:
disperse
,
dissipate
,
spread out
Example Sentence
The crowds dispersed
The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
Definition
(verb) distribute loosely
Synonyms
:
disperse
,
dot
,
dust
,
sprinkle
Example Sentence
He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Definition
(verb) sow by scattering
Example Sentence
scatter seeds
Definition
(verb) cause to separate
Synonyms
:
break up
,
disperse
Example Sentence
break up kidney stones
disperse particles
Definition
(verb) strew or distribute over an area
Synonyms
:
spread
,
spread out
Example Sentence
He spread fertilizer over the lawn
scatter cards across the table
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