spread vs spreaded

Definitions

noun

1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2. a haphazard distribution in all directions
3. farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
4. the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
5. a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes

verb

1. become widely known and passed on
2. distribute or disperse widely
3. cover by spreading something over
4. move outward
5. cause to become widely known

adjective

1. prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
2. fully extended in width
3. distributed or spread over a considerable extent

Examples

In my view his confrontational, gladiatorial style has been a major contributor to the widespread disdain of the British public for politicians generally.

He hoped the roots would harbor the fungi and spread them throughout the compost, but the fungi didn't spread well enough.

Those morning glories are grown every year along the south face of the historic, well-preserved post-and-beam barn that is the center of Heritage Farm; the 890-acre spread a few miles north of Decorah that Seed Savers Exchange now calls home.

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