spread
spread
move outward
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spread with Russian translation
spread usage examples
Дым может быстро распространяться по дому.
Smoke can spread quickly through a house.
Нефтяное пятно будет распространяться вдоль побережья.
The oil slick will spread along the coastline.
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spread belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
spread synonyms
What's the difference between spread / distribute / disperse / circulate / propagate / diffuse
General, neutral verb meaning to become more widely known, available, or present.
The disease can spread quickly through close contact.
Болезнь может быстро распространяться при тесном контакте.
Volunteers will distribute food to families in need.
Волонтёры раздадут еду нуждающимся семьям.
Implies scattering or breaking up, often reducing concentration in one place.
Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Полиция использовала слезоточивый газ, чтобы разогнать толпу.
Refers to movement within a system or the spreading of information or goods around a network.
Rumours began to circulate after the announcement.
После объявления начали распространяться слухи.
Often used in formal or technical contexts for spreading ideas, species, or waves.
The radio tower propagates signals across the valley.
Радиовышка распространяет сигналы по долине.
Suggests gradual, even spreading, often used in scientific contexts.
The fragrance diffused through the room.
Аромат медленно заполнил комнату.
Emphasizes penetrating throughout something, often used figuratively.
A sense of unease permeated the meeting.
Чувство тревоги проникло в ход встречи.
Like 'permeate', means to be present throughout, often used in a figurative sense.
A feeling of optimism pervaded the crowd.
Чувство оптимизма проникло в толпу.
Refers to growth in size, volume, or scope; sometimes overlaps with 'spread' but often implies increase rather than distribution.
The company plans to expand into new markets.
Компания планирует расшириться на новые рынки.
Means to increase rapidly in number; emphasizes multiplication or rapid growth rather than mere distribution.
Small startups proliferated in the city over a few years.
За несколько лет в городе появилось множество стартапов.
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How to pronounce spread and what this word means
spread translation: распространяться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce spread
/tə ˈsprɛd/
spread translation
распространяться
spread examples
Smoke can spread quickly through a house.
spread transcription
/tə ˈsprɛd/, /tu ˈsprɛd/
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Questions about this word
spread meaning: what does it mean?
move outward
spread pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
spread is pronounced as /tə ˈsprɛd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
spread definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Smoke can spread quickly through a house. Translation: Дым может быстро распространяться по дому.
Is spread part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, spread (распространяться) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is spread part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, spread (распространяться) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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