Conjugation

Spread out

étaler ; disperser ; être dispersé

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only spread changes; out stays the same: spread out, spread out.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't spread out, he doesn't spread out.

    1. I / you / we / they spread out
    2. he / she / it spreads out

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am spreading out
    2. you / we / they are spreading out
    3. he / she / it is spreading out

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't spread out.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they spread out

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to spread out
    2. you / we / they are going to spread out
    3. he / she / it is going to spread out

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't spread out.

    1. (you) spread out
    2. let's spread out