Definitions

scatter

[skat-er] / ˈskæt ər /

VERB

strew, disperse

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discard distribute divide fling litter pour shatter shower spray spread sprinkle

STRONG

besprinkle broadcast cast derange diffuse disband dispel disseminate dissipate disunite diverge expend intersperse migrate part scramble separate set sever shed sow spend sunder

WEAK

disject put to flight run away set asunder split up take off in all directions throw around throw out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather hold keep maintain retain

STRONG

accumulate combine join receive save unite

Example Sentences

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A pat of butter melting into everything, a scatter of cheese, a cool spoonful of sour cream.

From Salon

On the bridge: shopping bags, a pair of flip-flops, stray clothes scattered at one end, and graffiti everywhere.

From Los Angeles Times

Outside the capital there are elections in the West Midlands, the North West, as well as other areas scattered across England.

From BBC

The day will feature sunny intervals and scattered showers, most frequent in northern Scotland, north-west England and north-west Wales.

From BBC

More than 50 years later, scattered around the country, they text almost daily and have annual get-togethers.

From The Wall Street Journal