Definition of OVERSPREAD

overspread

Meanings

Verb

  • spread across or over
  • To spread over or across (something); cover over; be scattered over; permeate, overrun.
  • To be spread or scattered about.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English overspreden, from Old English ofersprǣdan; equivalent to over- + spread. Cognate with Dutch overspreiden (“to overspread”), German überspreiten (“to overspread”).

Synonyms

bespread, spread

Scrabble Score: 16

overspread is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overspread is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overspread is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

overspread is a valid Words With Friends word