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Uncommonscatter
The correct spelling is scatter.
How to pronounce scatter
/ˈskætə/
nounIPA: /ˈskætə/
Say it like: Sca-tte-r
The correct spelling is scatter. The act of scattering or dispersing. For example: "The crowd scattered in terror."
Usage Examples
“The crowd scattered in terror.”
“Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall.”
“to scatter hopes or plans”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The act of scattering or dispersing.
- 2.A collection of dispersed objects.
verb
- 1.To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
- 2.To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
- 3.To deflect (radiation or particles).
- 4.To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
- 5.To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
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