spread vs scattering

spread and scattering both are nouns.

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

As nouns, scattering is a hyponym of spread; that is, scattering is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spread:

As nouns, scattering is a hyponym of spread; that is, scattering 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
scattering: spreading widely or driving off

Other hyponyms of spread include diffusion, dispersion, invasion, irradiation, radiation.

spread (noun)	scattering (noun)
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time	the act of scattering
decorative cover for a bed	spreading widely or driving off
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)	a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
a haphazard distribution in all directions	the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
the expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)	a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
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)	scattering (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)	scattering (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