Synonyms for sprawl

Synonyms for (noun) sprawl

Synonyms: sprawl, sprawling

Definition: an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about

Similar words: position, posture, attitude

Definition: the arrangement of the body and its limbs

Usage: he assumed an attitude of surrender


Synonyms: conurbation, urban sprawl, sprawl

Definition: an aggregation or continuous network of urban communities

Similar words: populated area, urban area

Definition: a geographical area constituting a city or town


Synonyms for (verb) sprawl

Synonyms: sprawl

Definition: sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

Similar words: sit, sit down

Definition: be seated


Similar words: lie

Definition: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

Usage: The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf


Synonyms: sprawl, straggle

Definition: go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way

Usage: Branches straggling out quite far

Similar words: spread, distribute

Definition: distribute or disperse widely

Usage: The invaders spread their language all over the country


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