dispersed (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɜːst/

Definition

To cause to spread out over a wide area or to separate and go in different directions.

Examples

• The fog began to disperse as the sun rose.

• The crowd dispersed quickly after the announcement.

• The wind dispersed the seeds of the dandelion.

How to Use dispersed

disperse into (prepositional phrase)

To spread out and enter into a different area or state. — "The smoke dispersed into the night air."

disperse with (prepositional phrase)

To separate and go away with someone or something. — "The children dispersed with their parents after the event."

Synonyms of dispersed

Words with a similar meaning to dispersed:

• scattered
• spread
• dissipated
• diffused

Antonyms of dispersed

Words with the opposite meaning to dispersed:

• gathered
• concentrated
• collected

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