scatter vs spread

scatter and spread both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spread is a hypernym of scatter; that is, spread is a word with a broader meaning than scatter:

Other hypernyms of scatter include spreading.

As nouns, scatter and spread are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, scatter and spread are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of scatter include spread out.

scatter (noun)	spread (noun)
the act of scattering	act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
a haphazard distribution in all directions	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

scatter (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

scatter (verb)	spread (verb)
cause to separate	cause to become widely known
distribute loosely	become widely known and passed on
sow by scattering	distribute or disperse widely
move away from each other	spread out or open from a closed or folded state
to cause to separate and go in different directions	become distributed or widespread
strew or distribute over an area	cover by spreading something over
	distribute over a surface in a layer
	strew or distribute over an area
	move outward
	spread across or over