Scatter: meaning, definitions and examples

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scatter

[ ˈskætər ]

^{Context #1}

in a chaotic manner

To throw or drop things in different directions in a disorganized or random way.

Synonyms

disperse, spread, strew

Examples of usage

The children scattered the toys all over the living room.
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
She scattered the seeds in the garden.

^{Context #2}

geology

A small, loose mass or particles of a substance.

Synonyms

dust, spray, sprinkle

Examples of usage

The beach was covered in a scatter of seashells.
The scatter of rocks made hiking difficult.
The scatter of sand created a picturesque scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "scatter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espalhar

🇮🇳 बिखेरना

🇩🇪 verteilen

🇮🇩 menyebar

🇺🇦 розкидати

🇵🇱 rozrzucać

🇯🇵 散らす (chirasu)

🇫🇷 éparpiller

🇪🇸 dispersar

🇹🇷 dağıtmak

🇰🇷 흩뿌리다

🇸🇦 ينثر

🇨🇿 rozptýlit

🇸🇰 roztratiť

🇨🇳 散播 (sànbō)

🇸🇮 raztrositi

🇮🇸 dreifa

🇰🇿 шашу

🇬🇪 გადაყრა

🇦🇿 səpmək

🇲🇽 dispersar

Word origin

The word 'scatter' originated from the Old English word 'sceator', meaning 'one who scatters'. Over time, it evolved to represent the action of throwing or dropping things in different directions. The concept of scattering can be found in various contexts, from nature to human behavior, symbolizing dispersion and randomness.