spread oneself thin

spread one·self thin

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Definitions of spread oneself thin words

verb with object spread oneself thin to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out). 1
verb with object spread oneself thin to stretch out or unfurl in the air, as folded wings, a flag, etc. (often followed by out). 1
verb with object spread oneself thin to distribute over a greater or a relatively great area of space or time (often followed by out): to spread out the papers on the table. 1
verb with object spread oneself thin to display or exhibit the full extent of; set out in full: He spread the pots on the ground and started hawking his wares. 1
verb with object spread oneself thin to dispose or distribute in a sheet or layer: to spread hay to dry. 1
verb with object spread oneself thin to apply in a thin layer or coating: to spread butter on a slice of bread. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English spreden (v.), Old English sprǣdan; cognate with Middle Dutch spreden, German spreiten

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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