Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
span
noun & verb
/spæn/
Definition
The distance or extent between two points.
Examples
- The bridge has a span of 500 feet.
- She could span the gap between the two cliffs with a single jump.
- His career spanned several decades.
Meaning
Span refers to the full extent or distance between two things, often used to describe physical measurements or time intervals.
Synonyms
- extent
- distance
- range
- length
- duration
