spread in Irish
spread in Irish is scaoil, leath, scaip — spread means to open something out so it covers a wider area.
spread in Irish
scaoil
(transitive) To extend (individual rays, limbs etc.); to stretch out in varying or opposing directions. [from 13th c.]
leath
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
scaip
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
spréigh
(transitive) To disperse, to scatter or distribute over a given area. [from 13th c.]
What does "spread" mean?
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verb To open something out so it covers a wider area.
"She spread the map across the table."
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verb To become more widely known, present, or transmitted.
"The rumour spread through the office within hours."
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verb To coat something with a thin layer of a substance.
"He spread butter thickly on his toast."
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noun A soft food meant to be smeared on bread, such as jam or butter.
"She keeps a jar of chocolate spread in the cupboard."
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spread in a sentence
- She spread the map across the table.
- He spread his arms wide to hug her.
- The rumour spread through the office within hours.
- The infection spread quickly in the crowded ward.
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What is "spread" in Irish?
"spread" in Irish is scaoil, leath, scaip. spread means: To open something out so it covers a wider area.
How do you use "spread" in a sentence?
Example: "She spread the map across the table." In Irish, "spread" is scaoil, leath, scaip.
Are there other ways to say "spread" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "spread": scaoil, leath, scaip, spréigh.
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