span

noun
UK: /spæn/
US: /spæn/

  1. The distance or the period of time between two points or events.

    1. The bridge has a span of 50 meters.
    2. The average attention span of a teenager is quite short; that's why we use TikTok.

  2. A part of a bridge between two supports.

    1. The old bridge has three spans.
    2. Engineers inspected each span of the bridge after the earthquake in the region.

  3. The full extent, reach, or scope of something.

    1. Her interests span many topics.
    2. The project's time span will cover the next three years, and we should monitor carefully.

Synonyms

extent reach cover distance period stretch
span transitive-verb

  1. To extend or stretch across something.

    1. A bridge spans the river.
    2. The company's operations span across several countries in different continents.

  2. To include or cover a range or scope.

    1. The course spans two academic years.
    2. Her career spans several decades, including different industries and positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "span" in English means: The distance or the period of time between two points or events., A part of a bridge between two supports., The full extent, reach, or scope of something..

The phonetic transcription of "span" is /spæn/ in British English and /spæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "span": extent, reach, cover, distance, period, stretch.

Example usage of "span": "The bridge has a span of 50 meters.". More examples on the page.