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Synonyms of spread out

11 similar words

Another word for spread out is dispersed. Other synonyms of spread out are sparse, diffuse and incompact.

Synonyms and similar words for spread out

adjectiveFar apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.

  • spaced outPositioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them.
  • thin
  • diffuseEverywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
  • dispersedSpread out in space and/or time; not concentrated.
  • incompactNot compact; not having the parts firmly united; incoherent or loose.
  • loose
  • noncompactNot compact.
  • scattered
  • sparseHaving widely spaced intervals.
  • uncompactNot compact; incompact.

adjectiveCovering a wide area of space or long period of time.

Meaning of spread out

  1. verb Become further apart.
  2. verb To place items further apart.
  3. adjective Far apart, not close to each other, extended over an expanse of space or time.

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Questions about synonyms of spread out

What is another word for spread out?
Spread out has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dispersed, sparse, diffuse and incompact.
What does spread out mean?
Spread out means become further apart.

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