spreading

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang oder das Ergebnis bezeichnet, etwas über eine größere Fläche, einen größeren Bereich oder Zeitraum zu verteilen, auszubreiten oder zu vergrößern.

A noun referring to the process or result of distributing, extending, or expanding something over a wider area, scope, or time.

unzählbar

1. Distribution over an areaB1formal

   The process or result of distributing or extending something over a wide expanse of space.

   Ausbreitung

   • The spreading of the wildfire was rapid due to strong winds.
   • Urban spreading has reduced the amount of farmland in the region.
   • The spreading of the disease was contained by quarantine measures.

   Synonymediffusiondispersaldispersiondisseminationdistributionpropagationscatteringspread

   Antonymeconcentrationcontainmentlimitationrestriction

2. B2formal

   The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate among many people.

   Verbreitung

   • The spreading of the rumor caused panic in the community.
   • Social media has accelerated the spreading of political ideas.
   • The spreading of misinformation is a serious problem online.

   Synonymedebatediscussionventilation

   Antonymecensorshipconcealmentsuppression

3. Extension in scope or timeB2formal

   The act of extending over a wider scope, expanse of space, or period of time.

   Ausbreitung

   • The spreading of the project timeline allowed for more thorough testing.
   • The spreading of the empire took several centuries.
   • The spreading of the curriculum across multiple semesters improved student understanding.

   Synonymebroadeningenlargementexpansionextensionproliferationspreadwidening

   Antonymecontractionlimitationrestriction

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu verteilen, auszubreiten oder über eine Fläche bzw. einen Bereich zu streichen.

A verb used to indicate the act of extending or distributing something over a surface or area.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Extend over an areaA2formal

   To extend or distribute over a surface or area.

   Ausbreiten

   • She spread the blanket on the grass.
   • The fire spread quickly through the building.
   • The news spread throughout the city.

   Synonymecoverextendrangespansprawlstretch

   Antonymecollectconcentratecondensecontractgathershrink

2. B1formal

   To distribute or transmit something widely.

   Verbreiten

   • The virus spread from person to person.
   • They spread rumors about the company.
   • Butter spreads easily on warm bread.

   Synonymebroadcastcirculatediffusedispersedisseminatedistributepropagatescattertransmit

   Antonymeconcentratecontaingatherrestrictsuppresswithdrawwithhold

3. Apply thinlyA1informal

   To apply a substance thinly over a surface.

   Dünn auftragen

   • Spread the jam on your toast.
   • He spread cream cheese on the bagel.
   • Spread the paint evenly across the wall.

   Synonymecoatcoverdaublayersmear

Phrasal-Variantenspread outspread over