CEFR C1

strewn

adjective

Meaning

Spread or scattered untidily over a surface or area.

Examples

The beach was strewn with colorful seashells after the storm passed.
Her bedroom was strewn with clothes, books, and various art supplies.

Synonyms: scattered, spread, littered, strewn

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strewn (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /struːn/

Definition

Spread or scattered untidily over a surface or area.

Examples

The beach was strewn with colorful seashells after the storm passed.
Her bedroom was strewn with clothes, books, and various art supplies.
Broken glass was strewn across the road following the vehicle collision.

Synonyms of strewn

Words with a similar meaning to strewn:

scattered
spread
littered
strewn

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