be scattered

Frequency: 8.595.2 per million words

Describes a state of being spread out over an area.

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Examples (10)

  • The toys were scattered all over the living room floor.
  • Evidence of the ancient civilization is scattered across the desert.
  • Broken glass was scattered on the road after the accident.
  • The islands are scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean.
  • Her belongings were scattered around the park after she dropped her bag.
  • Large vases of flowers were liberally scattered around the room.
  • The whole area was scattered with debris after the storm.
  • Small villages are scattered along the coast.
  • Seeds had been scattered randomly in the garden.
  • Clouds were scattered across the blue sky.