VocabJLPT N4
to spread (out)
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to spread (out)
  2. 2. to extend
This verb means to spread out, expand, or extend. It is used when something grows wider or reaches further, such as news spreading across a country or a view opening up before you.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is it that only anxiety spreads so fast?

Sentence 2

Is it true that rumor has already spread all over school?

Sentence 3

"How far has this rumor spread?" he asked.

Sentence 4

"A wave of unease spread through my chest," he said quietly.

Sentence 5

I think the expectations just got way too big.