The difference between Spaced out and Spread out

When used as adjectives, spaced out means in a confused or oblivious mental state, for example as a result of drug-taking, whereas spread out means far apart, not close to each other - far apart, extended over an expanse of space or time.


Spread out is also verb with the meaning: become further apart.

check bellow for the other definitions of Spaced out and Spread out

  1. Spaced out as a verb:

  1. Spaced out as an adjective (informal):

    In a confused or oblivious mental state, for example as a result of drug-taking.

  2. Spaced out as an adjective:

    Positioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them.

  1. Spread out as a verb (idiomatic, intransitive):

    Become further apart.

    Examples:

    "The police spread out to search a wider area."

  2. Spread out as a verb (idiomatic, transitive):

    To place items further apart.

    Examples:

    "'Spread the cards out and then turn two of them over at random."

  1. Spread out as an adjective:

    Far apart, not close to each other - far apart, extended over an expanse of space or time.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: spaced out thin Thesaurus:diffuse"

  2. Spread out as an adjective:

    Covering a wide area of space or long period of time.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: widespread"

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