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SCATTERED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Scattered.

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Scattered - as an adjective satellite

Occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

Example: "Scattered showers"

Lacking orderly continuity

Example: "A confused set of instructions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confused14disconnected18disjointed19disordered13garbled11illogical12unconnected16

Scattered - as a verb

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

Example: "The crowd scattered in terror."

To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.

Example: "Her ashes were scattered at the top of a waterfall."

To deflect (radiation or particles).

To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.

To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.

Example: "To scatter hopes or plans"

To be dispersed upon.

Example: "Desiccated stalks scattered the fields."

Scattered - as an adjective

Seemingly randomly distributed.

(of clouds) covering three eighths to four eighths of the sky.

(of precipitation) affecting 30 percent to 50 percent of a forecast zone.

Example Sentences

"There were scattered leaves all over the ground."
"Her scattered thoughts made it hard to focus."
"The scattered clouds allowed patches of sunlight to break through."
"The scattered debris indicated a recent storm."
"He took a scattered approach to studying for the exam."
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Word Game Points

Is SCATTERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scattered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCATTERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SCATTERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scattered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCATTERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SCATTERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scattered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCATTERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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