gather vs spread

spread vs gather

gather and spread both are nouns.

gather is not an adjective while spread is an adjective.

gather and spread both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gather	Yes	No	Yes	No
spread	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

gather (noun)	spread (noun)
the act of gathering something	act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching	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

gather (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

gather (verb)	spread (verb)
increase in amount by collecting or gathering	cause to become widely known
increase or develop	become widely known and passed on
conclude from evidence	distribute or disperse widely
assemble or get together	spread out or open from a closed or folded state
draw together into folds or puckers	become distributed or widespread
look for (food) in nature	cover by spreading something over
draw and bring closer	distribute over a surface in a layer
collect in one place	strew or distribute over an area
get people together	move outward
	spread across or over

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