English Dictionary
Definition of “scatter”
scatter (ˈskætə
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to throw about in various directions; strew
- to separate and move or cause to separate and move in various directions; disperse
- to deviate or cause to deviate in many directions, as in the diffuse reflection or refraction of light
noun
- the act of scattering
- a substance or a number of objects scattered about
Alternative Forms
ˈscatterable adjective ˈscatterer noun Word Origin
C13: probably a variant of shatter
Synonyms
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throw about,
spread,
sprinkle,
strew,
broadcast,
shower,
fling,
litter,
sow,
diffuse,
disseminate,
Usage examples
There was a hell of a lot of it, enough to stuff several bolsters and have spare for a couple of scatter cushions.
Robert Wilson, INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002)The dust would then scatter some of the sun's rays back into space, cooling off the Earth.
Spiked (2004)Place two baked mozzarella balls in the centre and scatter over rosemary leaves.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)To serve, add a splash of truffle oil (if using), then scatter with parmesan shavings and some more pepper.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)I felt I had developed some patterns for making good choices and not just scatter energy.
Rowe, Dorothy, Time on our Side (1994)
