dispersed Definition
- 1distributed or spread over a wide area or distance
- 2scattered or separated
Using dispersed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispersed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The protesters dispersed after the police arrived.
Example
The company has offices dispersed throughout the country.
Example
The seeds are dispersed by the wind.
dispersed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for dispersed
- distributed
- disseminated
- scattered
- spread out
Antonyms for dispersed
- concentrated
- collected
- gathered
Phrases with dispersed
disperse into thin air
to disappear suddenly and completely
Example
The thief vanished, as if he had dispersed into thin air.
dispersed camping
camping outside of designated campgrounds, often in remote or undeveloped areas
Example
We went dispersed camping in the national forest and had a great time.
dispersed settlement
a type of rural settlement pattern where farms are scattered throughout the countryside rather than clustered together in a village
Example
The region is known for its dispersed settlement pattern, with small farms dotting the landscape.
Summary: dispersed in Brief
The term 'dispersed' [dɪˈspɜːst] refers to something that is spread out over a wide area or distance, or scattered or separated. It can describe physical objects, such as offices or seeds, or people, as in 'The protesters dispersed after the police arrived.' The phrase 'disperse into thin air' means to disappear suddenly and completely.
