spread vs broadcast

broadcast vs spread

spread and broadcast both are nouns.

spread is an adjective but broadcast is not an adjective.

spread and broadcast both are verbs.

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

As verbs, spread and broadcast are synonyms defined as:

spread and broadcast: cause to become widely known

Other synonyms of spread include circularise, circularize, circulate, diffuse, disperse, disseminate, distribute, pass around, propagate.

spread (noun)	broadcast (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time	message that is transmitted by radio or television
decorative cover for a bed	a radio or television show
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

spread (adjective)	broadcast (adjective)
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
fully extended in width
prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out

spread (verb)	broadcast (verb)
cause to become widely known	cause to become widely known
become widely known and passed on	broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
distribute or disperse widely	sow over a wide area, especially by hand
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

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