Meaning of the word scatter in English

What does scatter mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

scatter

US /ˈskæt̬.ɚ/

UK /ˈskæt.ər/

throw in various random directions

Example:

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He scattered the seeds across the field.

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The wind scattered the autumn leaves.

Synonym:

disperse distribute spread strew sprinkle

cause to separate and go in different directions

Example:

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The police used tear gas to scatter the crowd.

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The sudden noise made the birds scatter.

Synonym:

disperse break up disband separate diffuse

a small, disorganized group or amount of something

Example:

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There was a scatter of papers on the desk.

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We saw a scatter of houses in the valley.

Synonym:

sprinkling scattering smattering handful

Related Word:

scattered