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scattered

/ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/

Meanings
verb
To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

Examples :

"The crowd scattered in terror."
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Related Words

Illustration protecting

protecting verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration windshield

windshield noun

/ˈwɪndʃiːld/

A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind and weather.

""The driver used a scraper to remove the ice from the windshield before driving to work." "

Illustration waterfall

waterfall noun

/ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/

A flow of water over the edge of a cliff.

"The hikers were amazed by the powerful waterfall cascading down the rocky cliff face. "

Illustration distributed

distributed verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration sprinkling

sprinkling verb

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ /ˈspɹɪŋklɪŋ/

To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).

"The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration precipitation

precipitation noun

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

Illustration distribute

distribute verb

/dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration desiccated

desiccated verb

/ˈdɛsɪkeɪtəd/

To remove moisture from; to dry.

"The sun desiccated the paint on the old wooden fence, making it crack and peel. "

Illustration disappoint

disappoint verb

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

"His lack of respect disappointed her."

Illustration directions

directions noun

/daɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."