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Overspread

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Broader term 3

Continue 76% connected

To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Cover 76% connected

To overspread the surface of (one thing) with another; as, to cover wood with paint or lacquer; to cover a table with a cloth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Extend 76% connected

To stretch out; to prolong in space; to carry forward or continue in length; as, to extend a line in surveying; to extend a cord across the street.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Manner of action 1

Transgress 76% connected

To pass over or beyond; to surpass.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

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Spread 74% connected

of Spread

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Spread 74% connected

of Spread

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Spread 92% connected

of Spread

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.