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Meaning of spreading in English
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Classifying Adjective
spreading
Definitions
1.
spreading over a wide area
Examples
« under the spreading chestnut tree »
« the spreading circle of lamplight »
« wide-spreading branches »
Synonyms
wide
broad
2.
spreading by diffusion
Synonyms
distributive
Noun
spreading
Definitions
1.
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
2.
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
3.
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time