Antonyms for overspread


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : oh-ver-spred
Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈsprɛd


Definition of overspread

Origin :
  • c.1200, "to spread throughout," from over- + spread (v.). Related: Overspread (past tense); overspreading. Old English had ofersprædan "to overlay, cover."
  • As in infest : adj flood, overrun
  • As in covered : adj plentifully bestrewn
  • As in invade : verb attack and encroach
  • As in overrun : verb infest, spread over; exceed
  • As in pervade : verb affect strongly; spread through
  • As in smear : verb rub on, spread over
  • As in blanket : verb cover
  • As in suffuse : verb spread out
  • As in cover : verb wrap, hide
  • As in envelop : verb encase, hide
  • As in fill : verb to put in and occupy the whole of
Example sentences :
  • We reached Penrith as the grey of dawn had overspread the sky.
  • Extract from : « Recollections of Dante Gabriel Rossetti » by T. Hall Caine
  • A vivid flame of scarlet had overspread the Duke's countenance.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • But the radiance that now overspread it was from an inward source.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Watching her he beheld the scarlet stain that overspread her face.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The stern, dark face of the Alcalde was overspread by a grim smile.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The snow has overspread the earth and kept it warm all these months.
  • Extract from : « What the Blackbird said » by Mrs. Frederick Locker
  • A grayish tinge, absolutely foreign to it, had overspread his face.
  • Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter
  • The banker turned away his face to hide the gloom that overspread it.
  • Extract from : « Caught In The Net » by Emile Gaboriau
  • Peaceful shadows enwrapped the house and overspread the lawn.
  • Extract from : « Shapes that Haunt the Dusk » by Various
  • A flush of astonishment—of indefinable emotion, overspread her face.
  • Extract from : « The Ghost » by William. D. O'Connor

Synonyms for overspread

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