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diffuse

adjective verb

spread out; not concentrated in one place

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IF
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈfjuːs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. spread out; not concentrated in one place

    “a large diffuse organization”

adjective

  1. lacking conciseness

    “a diffuse historical novel”

adjective

  1. (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected

verb

  1. cause to become widely known

    “spread information”

verb

  1. spread or diffuse through

    “An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration”

verb

  1. move outward

    “The soldiers fanned out”

In context

Example Sentences

a large diffuse organization
a diffuse historical novel
spread information
circulate a rumor
broadcast the news
An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
music penetrated the entire building
His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
The soldiers fanned out

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