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Spread Means Word Greater Number Verb Eslpod 0254 We 0183 Eslpod

Id ESLPod_0254_WE_0183
Episode Id ESLPod 254
Episode Title Good Hygiene
Phrase spread
Text In this podcast, the word "spread" means the growth of something or the movement of something that is becoming larger or greater in number: "The spread of nuclear bombs is frightening." The verb "to spread" means to grow or become greater in number: "The popularity of short skirts spread from California to everywhere in the country." The verb "to spread" also means to use a knife to put a layer of butter, jam, or a similar food on a piece of bread: "Ivan likes to spread butter on his croissant before he eats it every morning." The word "spread" is also used to talk about the difference in the number of points earned by the winning and losing team in a game: "The Giants won by a 14-point spread."
Topics Daily Life | Health + Medicine

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