Spread over: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when referring to something that is distributed or stretched across a surface or area.

• The picnic blanket was spread over the grass.
• Snow was spread over the entire town during the storm.

Use when referring to something that lies on top of or conceals something else.

• She used a blanket to cover the shivering child.
• The report covers all aspects of the project.

Use when referring to something that reaches out or continues across a distance or over time.

• The highway will extend to the new residential area.
• His kindness extends to everyone he meets.

Use when referring to something that includes a wide range of elements or areas within specified limits.

• The city plans to encompass several neighboring towns.
• Her responsibilities encompass both marketing and sales.