scatters
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B2
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/ˈskætərz/
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/ˈskætəz/
(scatter)
disperse widely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scatter' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceaterian,' where 'sceat' meant 'to throw or cast.'
Historical Evolution
'sceaterian' transformed into the Middle English word 'scateren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scatter.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw or cast,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disperse or spread widely.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to throw or spread things in different directions.
The wind scatters the leaves across the yard.
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Verb 2
to move quickly in different directions.
The crowd scatters when the alarm goes off.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42