unevenly-spread
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B2
/ʌnˈiːvənli sprɛd/
(spread)
distribute widely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spread' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sprǣdan,' where 'sprǣd' meant 'to stretch out.'
Historical Evolution
'sprǣdan' transformed into the Middle English word 'spreden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spread.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch out or extend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to distribute over an area.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed in an irregular or unequal manner.
The resources were unevenly spread across the region.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 09:58