Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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splay | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
spread | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
splay (noun) | spread (noun) |
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an outward bevel around a door or window that makes it seem larger | 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 |
splay (adjective) | spread (adjective) |
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turned outward in an ungainly manner | distributed or spread over a considerable extent |
fully extended in width | |
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out |
splay (verb) | spread (verb) |
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move out of position | cause to become widely known |
turn outward | become widely known and passed on |
spread open or apart | 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 |