English / word
scatter
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to throw in various random directions; to disperse widely; to spread or throw around in different directions
to throw or spread things over a wide area in different directions
In context
01
A sudden gust of wind scattered the papers across the room.
02
The birds scattered into the sky when they heard the loud noise.
Synonyms
spread,distribute,disperse
Antonyms
gather,collect,assemble
Collocations
scatter papers,scatter seeds,scatter around
Verb forms
Past: scattered · Past participle: scattered · -ing: scattering