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spread vs gather

gather vs spread

spread and gather both are nouns.

spread is an adjective but gather is not an adjective.

spread and gather both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spread Yes Yes Yes No
gather Yes No Yes No
spread (noun) gather (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time the act of gathering something
decorative cover for a bed sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
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) gather (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) gather (verb)
cause to become widely known increase in amount by collecting or gathering
become widely known and passed on increase or develop
distribute or disperse widely conclude from evidence
spread out or open from a closed or folded state assemble or get together
become distributed or widespread draw together into folds or puckers
cover by spreading something over look for (food) in nature
distribute over a surface in a layer draw and bring closer
strew or distribute over an area collect in one place
move outward get people together
spread across or over
Difference between spread and gather

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