CEFR C1

sprawl

verb/noun

Meaning

Spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Examples

The urban sprawl has consumed most of the local farmland.
She sprawled out on the sofa to watch a movie.

Synonyms: spread, expand, stretch, straggle

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sprawl (C1)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /sprɔːl/

Definition

Spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Examples

The urban sprawl has consumed most of the local farmland.
She sprawled out on the sofa to watch a movie.
His handwriting sprawled across the entire page.

How to Use sprawl

sprawl out (phrasal verb): To spread one's body or objects over a wide area. — "The map was sprawled out on the table."
urban sprawl (collocation): The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. — "Many modern cities suffer from excessive urban sprawl."

Synonyms of sprawl

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