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US/ˈskæt.ər/
UK/ˈskæt.ə/
to throw or drop things so they spread over an area, or to move quickly in different directions
In context
The kids scattered their toys all over the living room floor.
Scatter some sesame seeds on top before you serve the salad.
The birds scattered when the dog ran into the park.
Words that go with scatter
verb + preposition
- scattered aroundOld newspapers were scattered around the room.
- scattered acrossHer relatives are scattered across three countries.
- scatter in all directionsThe crowd scattered in all directions when the rain began.
verb + noun
- scatter seedsFarmers scatter seeds by hand in small fields.
- scatter ashesThey scattered his ashes at sea, as he had wished.