CEFR B2

dispersed

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: scattered, spread, dissipated, diffused

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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."

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