spread out vs spread

spread out is not a noun while spread is a noun.

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

As verbs, spread out and spread are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spread out include open, unfold.

As verbs, spread out and spread are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spread out include diffuse, fan out.

As verbs, spread is a hypernym of spread out; that is, spread is a word with a broader meaning than spread out:

Other hypernyms of spread out include distribute.

As verbs, spread out and spread are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of spread out include scatter.

spread out (noun)	spread (noun)
	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

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

spread out (verb)	spread (verb)
set out or stretch in a line, succession, or series	cause to become widely known
spread out or open from a closed or folded state	become widely known and passed on
move outward	distribute or disperse widely
extend in one or more directions	spread out or open from a closed or folded state
move away from each other	become distributed or widespread
turn outward	cover by spreading something over
strew or distribute over an area	distribute over a surface in a layer
	strew or distribute over an area
	move outward
	spread across or over