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spread rapidly

spread rapidly

Meaning of spread rapidly

move very fast

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British English/tə sprɛd ˈræpɪdli/
American English/tu ˈsprɛd ˈræpɪdli/
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spread rapidly with German translation

spread rapidly usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Wildfires can spread rapidly in hot, dry weather.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The algae bloom began to spread rapidly along the bay.

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spread rapidly belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

spread rapidlysich schnell ausbreiten
seasons of the yearJahreszeiten
springFrühling
winterWinter
beginbeginnen
endenden
temperatureTemperatur

spread rapidly synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between spread rapidly / sweep through / run rampant / spread like wildfire / transmit / disseminate

S
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sweep through

Suggests something moves quickly and massively through an area or population (often used for diseases or trends).

B2Often

A flu outbreak swept through the school last week.

R
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run rampant

Implies uncontrolled or widespread spreading, usually with negative connotations (problems, rumors).

B2Often

Misinformation ran rampant during the crisis.

S
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spread like wildfire

Idiomatic expression meaning to spread extremely quickly and widely, often used for news, rumors, or trends.

B2Often

The video spread like wildfire across social media.

T
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transmit

Emphasizes the act of sending or passing on (data, signals, infection) rather than speed.

B2Often

Viruses can be transmitted through close contact.

D
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disseminate

Formal/academic term implying intentional distribution of information or ideas, not necessarily rapid.

B2Rarely

The agency disseminates safety guidelines to the public.

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propagate

Often formal or scientific; can mean to spread ideas, plants or waves, with less emphasis on speed.

B2Rarely

They propagated the new theory through academic journals.

P
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proliferate

Implies rapid multiplication or increase in number (e.g., cells, weapons, ideas), often formal.

B2Rarely

Low-quality counterfeit goods proliferated in the market.

S
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snowball

Emphasizes growth that accelerates over time; often used for problems or movements that gain momentum.

B2Often

The small conflict snowballed into a major dispute.

S
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surge

Often denotes a sudden large increase or rush (used as noun or verb); when applied to spread, it highlights intensity or suddenness.

B2Very Often

A surge in infections was reported overnight.

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How to pronounce spread rapidly and what this word means

spread rapidly means spread rapidly. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce spread rapidly

/tə sprɛd ˈræpɪdli/

spread rapidly translation

spread rapidly

spread rapidly examples

Wildfires can spread rapidly in hot, dry weather.

spread rapidly transcription

/tə sprɛd ˈræpɪdli/, /tu ˈsprɛd ˈræpɪdli/

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spread rapidly meaning: what does it mean?

move very fast

spread rapidly pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

spread rapidly is pronounced as /tə sprɛd ˈræpɪdli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

spread rapidly definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Wildfires can spread rapidly in hot, dry weather. Translation: Лесные пожары могут быстро распространяться в жаркую сухую погоду.

Is spread rapidly part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, spread rapidly can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is spread rapidly part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, spread rapidly can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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