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scattered

The correct spelling is scattered.

How to pronounce scattered

/ˈskætəd/
verb

IPA: /ˈskætəd/

Say it like: Sca-tte-red

The correct spelling is scattered. To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse. 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

verb

  1. 1.To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
  2. 2.To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
  3. 3.To deflect (radiation or particles).
  4. 4.To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
  5. 5.To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.

adjective

  1. 1.Seemingly randomly distributed.
  2. 2.(of clouds) covering three eighths to four eighths of the sky.
  3. 3.(of precipitation) affecting 30 percent to 50 percent of a forecast zone.

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