scattered
US /ˈskæt̬.ɚd/
UK /ˈskæt̬.ɚd/
1.
thrown or spread about irregularly; dispersed.
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There were scattered papers all over the floor.
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The crowd was scattered by the sudden rain.
2.
occurring or found at intervals or in isolated instances; sporadic.
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There were only scattered reports of protests.
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We heard scattered applause from the audience.
1.
past simple and past participle of scatter
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The seeds were scattered across the field.
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He scattered the crumbs for the birds.