Dispersed
/dɪsˈpɜrst/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To distribute or spread over a wide area.
The seeds were dispersed by the wind across the field.
To scatter in different directions.
The crowd dispersed quickly after the event was over.
To cause to disappear or vanish.
The fog dispersed as the sun rose in the morning.
Etymology
From Latin 'dispersus', the past participle of 'dispergere', meaning to scatter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dispersed throughout
Spread across a specific area or among a group.
Related Words
disperse
To break up and spread out.
dispersion
The action of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Slang Meanings
Bail (to leave quickly)
When the party got boring, I decided to disperse.
To dip out (to leave without notice)
He just dispersed from the meeting.