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- pronunciation:
- spaen
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the extent, stretch, or reach between two points or limits.
The span of the waterfall at its crest is over one hundred feet.- synonyms:
- distance, length
- similar words:
- extent, size
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definition 2: |
the length of time during which something exists.
She'd seen many changes in the world during the long span of her life.- synonyms:
- duration, length, term
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definition 3: |
the section of a bridge, trestle, or the like between two supports.
On November 7, 1940, the span of the Tacoma Bridge began to bend and sway; soon after, it broke apart and collapsed. |
definition 4: |
the distance from the end of the little finger to the end of the thumb when the hand is fully spread out, or approximately nine inches, sometimes used as a unit of measure.
A concert pianist must have an ample span. |
definition 5: |
the distance from one wing tip to the other on an airplane or bird; wingspan; wingspread.
A bald eagle can have a span of eight feet.- synonyms:
- wingspan, wingspread
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related words: |
age, arch, dimension, extent, length, life, pair, period, term, time, year |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
spans, spanning, spanned |
definition 1: |
to extend, stretch, or reach over or across (space or time).
The old bridge that spans the river is made of iron.Her life spanned nearly a century.
- synonyms:
- bridge, cross, traverse
- similar words:
- arch, extend over, reach over, stretch over, vault
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definition 2: |
to measure with or as if with an outspread hand.
The farmer spanned the height of the horse.- similar words:
- measure
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definition 3: |
to place or provide a bridge across.
The soldiers spanned the river in a few days, using young felled trees and vines.- synonyms:
- bridge
- similar words:
- vault
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definition 4: |
to surround with the hand or hands.
Her dance partner spanned her waist and pulled her up into the air.- similar words:
- hold
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related words: |
reach, skip |
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