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The correct spelling is scatters.

How to pronounce scatters

noun

Say it like: Sca-tte-rs

The correct spelling is scatters. 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. 1.The act of scattering or dispersing.
  2. 2.A collection of dispersed objects.

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.

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