Pronunciation

/scætər/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act or process of distributing or scattering something, such as objects or people, over a wide area or randomly. Example: The leaves scatter across the garden path after the wind.
2. A group or collection of things that are scattered or dispersed. Example: A scattering of stars in the night sky.
3. A random or haphazard distribution. Example: The seating arrangement was a bit of a scatter when we arrived.

Verb

1. To disperse or distribute (people, objects, or seeds) over a wide area or irregularly. Example: The children scattered toys around the playground.
2. To cause something to go in different directions or be separated. Example: The bullets scattered across the wall after hitting the target.

Adjective

1. Characterized by being scattered or dispersed. Example: The furniture was scattered throughout the room.
2. Not concentrated or focused. Example: His thoughts were scattered as he tried to read the book.

Adverb

1. In a scattered manner; randomly. Example: The flowers grew in a scatter along the riverbank.

Phrases

• “Scatter seeds” means to sow seeds over a wide area.
• “Scattered memories” refers to memories that are not easily recalled or are jumbled.
• “Scatter-brained” is a colloquial term for someone who is easily distracted or forgetful.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The birds scattered as the hunter approached.
• Verb: She carefully scattered birdseed on the ground.
• Adjective: The books are scattered everywhere in her study.

Synonyms

• Disperse
• Scatterbrained
• Haphazard
• Random
• Diversified