Scatter

usgb/ˈskætər/
verb

To throw or drop things in different directions so they spread out across an area.

She scattered the seeds across the field.
Visual representation of "scatter" - To throw or drop things in different directions so they spread out across an area

Often appears as...

  • scatter seeds
  • scatter ashes
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Visual representation of "scatter"
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Physical Spreading

Often used to describe physical objects being dispersed over an area.

Illustration for Physical Spreading
After the accident, debris was scattered across the highway.
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Intentional Action

Scatter can imply a deliberate action, not just random distribution.

Illustration for Intentional Action
The gardener scattered fertilizer where the soil was poorest.
Visual representation of the word "Scatter"

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