spreading

/ˈsprɛdɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Extending or growing over a wide area; becoming more widespread.
    • The spreading influence of the internet changed how people communicate.
    • The spreading branches of the old oak tree provided plenty of shade.
    • The spreading stain on the carpet was impossible to remove.
noun
  1. The act or process of extending over a larger area or becoming more widely distributed.
    • The spreading of the wildfire forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
    • The spreading of the rumor caused panic in the small town.
    • The spreading of the disease was slowed by the new vaccine.
  2. A layer of something that is spread, such as butter or jam on bread.
    • The chef added a spreading of cream cheese to the bagel.
    • She put a thick spreading of peanut butter on her toast.
    • A thin spreading of honey was enough to sweeten the pancake.
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