Scattered around vs Scattered throughout

Both 'scattered around' and 'scattered throughout' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Scattered around' is used when referring to things spread out in a specific area or location, while 'scattered throughout' is used when referring to things spread out across a larger area or multiple locations.

Last updated: April 13, 2024 • 131 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Scattered around"

This phrase is used when referring to things spread out in a specific area or location.

Examples:

The toys were scattered around the room.
Books were scattered around the library.
Papers were scattered around the office.

Alternatives:

spread around
distributed around
placed around
strewed around
disseminated around

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Scattered throughout"

This phrase is used when referring to things spread out across a larger area or multiple locations.

Examples:

Flowers were scattered throughout the garden.
The artist's work is scattered throughout the museum.
The ruins are scattered throughout the valley.

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Jan 17, 2018 ... Scattered throughout Europe, planted in city streets and sidewalks, commemorative brass plaques eternalize the lives that were lost in the ...

Alternatives:

spread throughout
distributed throughout
placed throughout
strewed throughout
disseminated throughout

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