The meaning of SCATTER is to cause to separate widely. How to use scatter in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Scatter.

SCATTERED definition: distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals. See examples of scattered used in a sentence.

Scattered things are spread over an area in an untidy or irregular way. He picked up the scattered toys. Tomorrow there will be a few scattered showers.

Toys and books were scattered about/around the room. My family is scattered all over the world. The forecast is for scattered showers (= separate areas of rain) tomorrow.

Definition of scattered adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define scattered. scattered synonyms, scattered pronunciation, scattered translation, English dictionary definition of scattered. adj. 1. Loosely distributed; strewn: scattered grains of rice …

To scatter is to separate something tangible into parts at random, and drive these in different directions: The wind scattered leaves all over the lawn. To dispel is to drive away or scatter …