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spread Antonyms

Opposite of spread

Because the opposite of spread shifts with each meaning, the 25 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To open, arrange, or unroll something so that it covers a larger area.

Usage Example

"They decided to fold the picnic blanket under the shade of the large oak tree."

Strongest
fold
roll up
Strong
furl
bundle
gather

• verb (Context 2)

To become more widely known, distributed, or dispersed over a geographic area or population.

Usage Example

"The news of the technological breakthrough subside rapidly across the scientific community."

Strong
subside
die down
recede
diminish
dwindle

• verb (Context 3)

To apply a substance in an even layer over a surface.

Usage Example

"She carefully scrape the mortar over the bricks before placing the next row."

Strong
scrape
wipe off
remove
strip

• adjective (Context 4)

Fully extended, stretched out, or opened.

Usage Example

"The eagle glided effortlessly on folded wings as it scanned the valley for prey."

Strongest
folded
closed
Strong
retracted
furled
tucked

• noun (Context 5)

An abundant and varied meal or feast laid out on a table.

Usage Example

"Her grandparents prepared a massive snack for the family's annual Thanksgiving dinner."

Strong
snack

• adjective (Context 6)

Distributed over a wide area rather than concentrated in a single place.

Usage Example

"The investors maintained a highly concentrated portfolio to minimize their exposure to financial risk."

Strongest
concentrated
centralized
Strong
localized
consolidated
clustered

Similar words to spread

Words similar to spread shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

span
feast
circulate
unfold
outstretched
dispersed
smear
extended
See all synonyms of spread

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spread. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spread
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