scatter

/'skætə/

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Explanation of "Scatter"

Definition: The word "scatter" can be both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to spread things out over a large area or to cause things to move away from each other. As a noun, it refers to the act of scattering or the result of things being spread out in a disorganized way.

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Noun

1. the act of scattering
2. a haphazard distribution in all directions

Verb

1. strew or distribute over an area
   • He spread fertilizer over the lawn
   • scatter cards across the table
2. cause to separate
   • break up kidney stones
   • disperse particles
3. sow by scattering
   • scatter seeds
4. distribute loosely
   • He scattered gun powder under the wagon
5. move away from each other;
   • The crowds dispersed
   • The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
6. to cause to separate and go in different directions
   • She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

Synonyms

• scattering
• strewing
• spread
• spread out
• break up
• disperse
• sprinkle
• dot
• dust
• dissipate
• dispel