spread lightly
Frequency: 6.78.8 per million words
to apply a substance in a thin layer
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Examples (10)
- Please spread the butter lightly on the toast.
- She spread the cream cheese lightly over the bagel.
- For a delicate flavor, spread the jam lightly on the scone.
- He carefully spread the adhesive lightly across the surface.
- The recipe says to spread the frosting lightly on the cooled cake.
- Make sure to spread the sunscreen lightly but evenly.
- You should always spread the fertilizer lightly to avoid burning the plants.
- The artist spread the paint lightly to achieve a translucent effect.
- Can you spread the ointment lightly on the affected area?
- When preparing the salad, spread the dressing lightly to avoid overpowering the vegetables.