Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spane
noun
/speɪn/
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Definition
A term used to refer to a specific measure of time or distance; less commonly encountered, primarily in regional dialects.
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Examples
- We walked a spane of a mile before reaching the town.
- She took a spane to think about her next move in the game.
- In the quiet of the evening, a spane of time passed before dinner was ready.
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Meaning
Essentially represents a span, often used in contexts related to timeframes or specific lengths.
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Synonyms
- span
- period
- stretch
- timeframe
- interval