Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Spread out over a wide area or distributed unevenly.
Scattered
/ˈskætəd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
After the storm, toys were scattered all over the yard.
The artist's style was characterized by scattered brushstrokes.
Throughout the day, scattered showers are expected in the area.
Etymology:
Derived from the Middle English scateren, which came from the Old Norse skattr, meaning to throw about, to spread. First known use dates back to the 14th century.
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