Overspread — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌō-vər-ˈspred/ over·spread

Meaning & Definition of Overspread

Overspread (verb)

  1. to spread over or above

Overspread (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form a layer over

    "the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan"

    similar: blanket, carpet, coat, cover, overlay, overlie, sheet
    related: enclose, enrobe, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, mantle, shawl, shroud, swathe, wrap, cloak, clothe, curtain, veil, circle, encircle, encompass

  2. to lie over parts of one another

    "autumn leaves overspreading one another on the lawn to form a colorful mosaic"

    similar: lap, overlap, overlay, overlie
    related: shingle

Overspread (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in overgrown, overrun

    similar: overgrown, overrun, mantled, bearded, hairy, covered
    opposite: bald, bare, denuded, exposed, naked, open, peeled, stripped, uncovered, displayed, revealed, hairless, shaven

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overspread

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overspread:

blanket, carpet, coat, cover, overlay, overlie, sheet, lap, overlap, overgrown, overrun, mantled, bearded, hairy, covered

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overspread

Words with the opposite meaning of Overspread:

bald, bare, denuded, exposed, naked, open, peeled, stripped, uncovered, displayed, revealed, hairless, shaven

Related Words for Overspread

enclose, enrobe, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, mantle, shawl, shroud, swathe, wrap, cloak, clothe, curtain, veil, circle, encircle, encompass, shingle

Word Forms of Overspread

Inflections: overspreading

Derived words: overspread (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Overspread

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Overspread

What does "Overspread" mean?

"Overspread" means to spread over or above. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to spread over or above. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Overspread"?

Other words for "Overspread" include blanket, carpet, coat, cover, overlay, overlie, sheet and lap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overspread" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overspread"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overspread". Common alternatives include blanket, carpet, coat, cover, overlay, overlie, sheet, lap, overlap and overgrown.

What is the opposite of "Overspread"?

Antonyms of "Overspread" include bald, bare, denuded, exposed, naked, open, peeled and stripped.

How do you use "Overspread" in a sentence?

Examples of "Overspread" in a sentence: "the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan"; "autumn leaves overspreading one another on the lawn to form a colorful mosaic".

Is "Overspread" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Overspread" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Overspread"?

"Overspread" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈspred/ and divided into syllables as over·spread.

What is the origin of the word "Overspread"?

First known use: before 12th century.