What is another word for over spread?
Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvə spɹˈɛd] (IPA) 
The phrase "over spread" can be used to describe the action of something extending or covering a large area. Some synonyms for "over spread" include "overshadow", "blanket", "engulf", "encompass", "pervade", and "diffuse". These words all convey the idea of something spreading out in a way that covers a large area. For example, you might say that a dark cloud overshadowed the entire sky, or that a thick layer of fog blanketed the valley. Similarly, you could describe the way in which a wildfire can quickly engulf an entire forest, or how the influence of a particular culture can pervade a society.
