Meaning of the word scattered in English

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scattered

US /ˈskæt̬.ɚd/
UK /ˈskæt̬.ɚd/
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Adjective

1.

thrown or spread about irregularly; dispersed.

Example:
There were scattered papers all over the floor.
The crowd was scattered by the sudden rain.
2.

occurring or found at intervals or in isolated instances; sporadic.

Example:
There were only scattered reports of protests.
We heard scattered applause from the audience.

Past Participle

1.

past simple and past participle of scatter

Example:
The seeds were scattered across the field.
He scattered the crumbs for the birds.
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