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   scatter

   /ˈskatə/

   verb

   • 1. throw in various random directions: "scatter the coconut over the icing"
   • ▪ cover (a surface) with objects thrown or spread randomly over it: "the sandy beaches are scattered with driftwood" Similar throwstrewtossflingsprinklespreaddistributesowbroadcastinterspersedisseminateshowerspattersprayliterary:bestrewOpposite collectgather
   • ▪ occur or be found at intervals rather than all together: "there are many watermills scattered throughout the marshlands" Similar fleckstuddotcoversprinklestipplespotpepperlitterliterary:bestud
   • 2. (of a group of people or animals) separate and move off quickly in different directions: "the roar made the dogs scatter" Similar dispersebreak updisbandseparatemove/go in different directionsgo separate waysdissipatedisintegratedissolvedrivesendput to flightchaseOpposite assembleconvergecongregate
   • ▪ cause (a group of people or animals) to move off quickly in different directions: "he charged across the foyer, scattering people"
   • 3. deflect or diffuse (electromagnetic radiation or particles): "the light is scattered as it strikes particles suspended in the air"
   • 4. (of a pitcher) allow (several hits) at intervals so as to result in little or no scoring: "Fernandez struck out 14 while scattering three hits over eight scoreless innings"

   noun

   • 1. a small, dispersed amount of something: "a scatter of boulders round the pothole mouth"
   • 2. the degree to which repeated measurements or observations of a quantity differ.
   • 3. the scattering of light, other electromagnetic radiation, or particles.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): probably a variant of shatter.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scatterer noun
   • 2. scatterable adjective
   • 3. scatteration noun

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word scatter as a verb and a noun. Scatter can mean to cause to separate widely, to distribute irregularly, or to reflect diffusely.

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   Scatter means to move far apart in different directions or to cover a surface with things that are far apart. Learn how to use scatter in sentences and see synonyms and translations.

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   Scatter means to cause to separate and go in different directions, or to distribute loosely. It can also refer to the act or condition of being scattered, or something scattered. See synonyms, usage, and physics definitions.

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   Scatter is a verb that means "to separate suddenly and spread out in different directions." SKIP TO CONTENT. ... Spanish-English dictionary, translator, and learning.

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   scatter something with something Scatter the lawn with grass seed. Want to learn more? Find out which words work together and produce more natural-sounding English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › scatterSCATTER definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   scatter, dispel, disperse, dissipate imply separating and driving something away so that its original form disappears. To scatter is to separate something tangible into parts at random, and drive these in different directions: The wind scattered leaves all over the lawn.

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   What is a synonym for scatter?

   • SYNONYMS 1. broadcast. See sprinkle. 2. scatter, dispel, disperse, dissipate imply separating and driving something away so that its original form disappears. To scatter is to separate something tangible into parts at random, and drive these in different directions: The wind scattered leaves all over the lawn.

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   What does scatter mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SCATTER definition: 1. to (cause to) move far apart in different directions: 2. to cover a surface with things that…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if a group of people scatter?

   • If a group of people scatter or if you scatter them, they suddenly separate and move in different directions. After dinner, everyone scattered. 3. See also scattered, scattering Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers It seems that your browser is blocking this video content.

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   What does it mean if something is scattered?

   • Scatter is a verb that means "to separate suddenly and spread out in different directions." Scatter is sometimes used as a noun to refer to something that has been scattered. If you have clothes strewn all over your room, you might say there is a scatter of clothes on the floor.

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   What is the difference between scatter and dispel?

   • To scatter is to separate something tangible into parts at random and drive these in different directions: The wind scattered leaves all over the lawn. To dispel is to drive away or scatter usu. intangible things so that they vanish: Your explanation has dispelled my doubts.

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   What does it mean if someone shouts 'Everybody scatter'?

   • If you hear someone shout "Everybody scatter!” that person wants everyone to spread out and leave the area. Scatter is a verb that means "to separate suddenly and spread out in different directions." Scatter is sometimes used as a noun to refer to something that has been scattered.

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9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › scatterSCATTER - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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