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Synonyms for SPREADING: infectious, catching, epidemic, contagious, tangible, perceptible, overwhelming, overpowering; Antonyms of SPREADING: hiding, concealing, holding (in), obscuring, masking, secreting, limiting, restricting.
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a. : a simultaneous put option and call option in which the put price and the call price differ so that no profit is made unless the price falls below or rises above the put or call price respectively by more than enough to cover the cost of the option. also : the difference between the put price and call price. b.
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Definitions of spreading. noun. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time. synonyms: spread. see more. noun. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space. synonyms: spread. see more.
If you spread a substance on a surface or spread the surface with the substance, you put a thin layer of the substance over the surface. Spread the mixture in the cake tin and bake for 30 minutes. [VERB noun preposition] A thick layer of wax was spread over the surface. [VERB noun preposition]
1. To open to a fuller extent or width; stretch: spread out the tablecloth; a bird spreading its wings. 2. To make wider the gap between; move farther apart: spread her fingers. 3. a. To distribute over a surface in a layer: spread varnish on the steps. b. To cover with a layer: spread a cracker with butter.
Definition of spread verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the spread of an elastic material. a distance or range, as between two points or dates: The long-distance movers planned a five-day spread between pickup and delivery. a stretch, expanse, or extent of something: a spread of timber. a cloth covering for a bed, table, or the like, especially a bedspread.
When something is spread, it's stretched or extended as far as it can go. It's a beautiful sight to see a bald eagle spread its wings and fly. When you spread a picnic blanket on the ground, you open it and stretch it across the grass.
