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fan out vs spread

spread vs fan out

fan out is not a noun while spread is a noun.

fan out is not an adjective while spread is an adjective.

fan out and spread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fan out No No Yes No
spread Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, fan out and spread are synonyms defined as:
  • fan out and spread: move outward
Other synonyms of fan out include diffuse, spread out.
As verbs, spread is a hypernym of fan out; that is, spread is a word with a broader meaning than fan out:
  • fan out: move outward
  • spread: distribute or disperse widely
Other hypernyms of fan out include distribute.
fan out (noun) spread (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
decorative cover for a bed
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
a haphazard distribution in all directions
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
two facing pages of a book or other publication
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
fan out (adjective) spread (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
fan out (verb) spread (verb)
move outward cause to become widely known
become widely known and passed on
distribute or disperse widely
spread out or open from a closed or folded state
become distributed or widespread
cover by spreading something over
distribute over a surface in a layer
strew or distribute over an area
move outward
spread across or over
Difference between fan out and spread

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