noun🔗ShareThe act of scattering or dispersing."The scatter of papers on the floor showed how rushed the students were. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA collection of dispersed objects."The scatter of papers on the floor showed a rushed morning. "environmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse."The crowd scattered in terror."actionprocessnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo distribute loosely as by sprinkling."Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."actionnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deflect (radiation or particles)."The shield scattered the harmful radiation, protecting the workers. "physicsenergyscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo occur or fall at widely spaced intervals."The raindrops scattered across the pavement, falling in isolated spots. "natureenvironmentphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow."to scatter hopes or plans"outcomeactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be dispersed upon."Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading