[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/spreading/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [S](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/s/) / spreading # spreading verb (spread, spreads, spread, spreading — "spreading" is the -ing form) «spreading» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. Covering a surface with a thin layer of something soft, like spreading butter on toast. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#m1) 2. Opening something out to its full size: spreading out a map, a bird spreading its wings. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#m2) 3. Getting bigger or reaching more places or people: a fire spreading, germs spreading, news spreading. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#m3) 4. Sharing out over time or among people: spreading the work. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#m4) ### In the lessons In health, germs spread from person to person through coughs, sneezes and dirty hands; washing hands and covering your mouth stop them spreading. A rash or redness that is spreading from a cut can mean an infection — tell an adult. In safety, fires can spread very fast, so get out and stay out. In everyday life, rumours spreading can hurt people, so do not pass them on. In science, seeds are spread by wind, water and animals. Phrases: "spreading butter", "spreading germs", "spreading out", "spreading rumours", "spreading the word". ### Examples - She is spreading jam on her toast. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x1) - Cover your sneeze to stop germs spreading. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x2) - The fire was spreading quickly through the dry grass. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x3) - The eagle is spreading its huge wings. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x4) - Please stop spreading rumours about Tom. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x5) - We are spreading the map out on the table. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x6) - The redness around the cut is spreading, so we'll see the doctor. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x7) - The good news is spreading around the school. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x8) - It had a tall trunk with a wide-spreading top, and was very old. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/#x9) ### Note Irregular: spread, spread, spread (past is the same, not "spreaded"). Pronounced "spred". Noun: a spread (something to put on bread, or a big meal). In maths, "spreading 12 sweets evenly between 3 plates" means divide: 12 ÷ 3 = 4 each. ## In Jewish tradition In health, germs spread from person to person through coughs, sneezes and dirty hands; washing hands and covering your mouth stop them spreading. A rash or redness that is spreading from a cut can mean an infection — tell an adult. In safety, fires can spread very fast, so get out and stay out. In everyday life, rumours spreading can hurt people, so do not pass them on. In science, seeds are spread by wind, water and animals. Phrases: "spreading butter", "spreading germs", "spreading out", "spreading rumours", "spreading the word". ### Examples - Yea, can any understand the spreadings of the clouds, the crashings of His pavilion? (Writings JOB.36.29, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spreading/#x1) - I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a leafy tree in its native soil. (Writings PSA.37.35, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spreading/#x2) - She shall be a place for the spreading of nets in the midst of the sea; for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD; and she shall become a spoil to the nations. (Prophets EZK.26.5, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spreading/#x3) ### Note Irregular: spread, spread, spread (past is the same, not "spreaded"). Pronounced "spred". Noun: a spread (something to put on bread, or a big meal). In maths, "spreading 12 sweets evenly between 3 plates" means divide: 12 ÷ 3 = 4 each. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «spreading» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/spreading/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«spreading» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/spreading.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «spreading» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/spreading/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«spreading» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/spreading.html) on Mova free.