scatter meaning
UK /ˈskætə/ US /ˈskætɚ/ 2 syllables
scatter (verb): to cause to separate and go in different directions.
scatter has 8 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.
scatter as a verb
- to cause to separate and go in different directions
- She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up
Type of: separate
Kinds: disband
Related forms: scattering
- move away from each other
- The crowds dispersed
- The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached
Synonyms: disperse, dissipate, spread out
Type of: separate
Kinds: aerosolize, break, volley
Related forms: scattering
- distribute loosely
- He scattered gun powder under the wagon
Synonyms: sprinkle, dot, dust, disperse
Type of: discharge
Kinds: spray, spatter, sprinkle, bespangle, aerosolize
- sow by scattering
- scatter seeds
Type of: sow
Related forms: scattering
- cause to separate
- break up kidney stones
- disperse particles
Type of: change integrity
Kinds: backscatter
- strew or distribute over an area
- He spread fertilizer over the lawn
- scatter cards across the table
Synonyms: spread, spread out
Type of: circulate
Kinds: manure, birdlime, circumfuse, distribute
Related forms: scattering
scatter as a noun
- a haphazard distribution in all directions
Synonyms: spread
Type of: distribution
Kinds: diffuseness
- the act of scattering
Synonyms: scattering, strewing
Type of: spread
How to pronounce scatter
scatter is pronounced /ˈskætə/ in British English and /ˈskætɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with scatter
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ER · 7-letter words
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