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spread vs invasion

invasion vs spread

spread and invasion both are nouns.

spread is an adjective but invasion is not an adjective.

spread is a verb but invasion is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spread Yes Yes Yes No
invasion Yes No No No
As nouns, invasion is a hyponym of spread; that is, invasion is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spread:
  • spread: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
  • invasion: (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
Other hyponyms of spread include diffusion, dispersion, scattering, irradiation, radiation.
spread (noun) invasion (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
decorative cover for a bed any entry into an area not previously occupied
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle) (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
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) invasion (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) invasion (verb)
cause to become widely known
become widely known and passed on
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
Difference between spread and invasion

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