What's the past tense verb for "Spread"

BlueLucario · Dec 20, 2007

I'm trying to write this sentence, the blood spread out all over the wound. Or something like that, but the whiole thing seems awkward, maybe because of the word spread. I don't know how to say this verb in past tense.

Can you help me?

andrewhollinger · Dec 20, 2007

The past tense of "spread" is "spread."

I would suggest changing the sentence all together. The awkwardness seems to come from blood spreading over the wound, when blood should spread from the wound.

My two cents.

Pat~ · Dec 20, 2007

How about 'the blood flowed from the wound'?

Williebee · Dec 20, 2007

Not only from the wound, but it would probably: cover, ooze, seep, gush, pump, splatter, drip, gurgle (man that was anal of me... sorry.)

um. maybe something more descriptive?

BlueLucario · Dec 20, 2007

I mean to say it spread from the wound to the bandage

BlueLucario · Dec 20, 2007

Williebee said:
Not only from the wound, but it would probably: cover, ooze, seep, gush, pump, splatter, drip, gurgle (man that was anal of me... sorry.)

um. maybe something more descriptive?

A distinctive red spread out onto the bandage. Sorry this is so hard for me, but sentences are easy for everyone else.

Haggis · Dec 20, 2007

BlueLucario said:
A distinctive red spread out onto the bandage. Sorry this is so hard for me, but sentences are easy for everyone else.

No, Blue. Sentences are not easy for everyone else. Learning how to write good sentences takes time and effort. There are no easy shortcuts. The more you work on it, the easier it will become for you.

IceCreamEmpress · Dec 20, 2007

Is it possible for you to take some courses in the mechanics of writing? I don't know if you're someone for whom English isn't a first language, or if you are a native English speaker who has been poorly served by your educational experience to date, but I think you might really benefit by learning more about how grammar and syntax work.

Even though it might be expensive and time-consuming in the short run, in the long term I think it would probably be really helpful for you to have some focused help in getting a better grasp on the basic toolkit of writing.

Please note that I don't mean this to be insulting in any way--you are clearly someone with ideas you want to express. Right now, you don't have the language skills to express them the way you want to (at least, that's what your posts seem to indicate). Think about taking a class, or classes, as an investment in getting you where you want to go.

poetinahat · Dec 20, 2007

The dictionary is your friend. Note item 1 under "intransitive verb".

Billytwice · Dec 20, 2007

I'd go for seep or seeped.

1: to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings.

CaroGirl · Dec 20, 2007

Billytwice said:
I'd go for seep or seeped.

1: to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings.

I agree. Most accurately, blood seeps from a wound into a bandage.

HeronW · Dec 27, 2007

Or a comparison if the character is shocked at the extent of his wound: the blood stained the bandage like a molten setting sun covering the ocean.

May be a tad into the purple prose but it's just an example. :}

BlueLucario · Dec 28, 2007

Billytwice said:
I'd go for seep or seeped.

1: to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings.

The first thing that came to mind was an open pimple.

jst5150 · Dec 28, 2007

"spreed"?

Dustry Joe · Dec 28, 2007

There is nothing wrong with spread.

Geez

Dustry Joe · Dec 28, 2007

When the shark bites
With those teeth, babe
Scarlet billows
Rise and spread.....

Gardenia31 · Dec 28, 2007

"Blood spurted from the wound."

Dustry Joe · Dec 29, 2007

Blood blorched out of the wound, spritzing all over as it exsinuated from the area of maximum blitzitude.

Spread works just fine.

What's the past tense verb for "Spread"

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