Spreading: meaning, definitions and examples

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spreading

 

[ ˈsprɛdɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

social media

The act of sharing content or information with a wide audience through social media platforms.

Synonyms

dissemination, distribution, sharing

Examples of usage

  • Her spreading of fake news caused a lot of controversy.
  • The spreading of positive messages can help create a more supportive online community.
Context #2 | Noun

disease

The rapid transmission of a disease within a population.

Synonyms

infection, propagation, transmission

Examples of usage

  • The spreading of the virus was difficult to control.
  • Preventative measures were put in place to stop the spreading of the illness.
Context #3 | Adjective

butter

A descriptive term for butter that is easily spreadable.

Synonyms

smooth, soft, spreadable

Examples of usage

  • This spreading butter is perfect for toast.
  • She bought spreading margarine for the sandwiches.

Translations

Translations of the word "spreading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disseminação

🇮🇳 फैलाव

🇩🇪 Verbreitung

🇮🇩 penyebaran

🇺🇦 поширення

🇵🇱 rozprzestrzenianie

🇯🇵 拡散 (kakusan)

🇫🇷 diffusion

🇪🇸 difusión

🇹🇷 yayılma

🇰🇷 확산 (hwaksan)

🇸🇦 انتشار (intishar)

🇨🇿 šíření

🇸🇰 šírenie

🇨🇳 传播 (chuánbò)

🇸🇮 širjenje

🇮🇸 útbreiðsla

🇰🇿 таралым

🇬🇪 გავრცელება (gavrtseleba)

🇦🇿 yayılma

🇲🇽 difusión

Word origin

The word 'spreading' originates from the Old English word 'sprædan', which means to extend or stretch out. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to dissemination, transmission, and the physical act of spreading. In modern usage, 'spreading' is commonly associated with the sharing of information on social media platforms and the rapid transmission of diseases within populations.

See also: spread, spreadable, spreader, spreadsheet.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,699, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.