Pronunciation

/spæn/

Definitions

• Noun:
  • The length or extent of something from end to end; a stretch or interval: “The book’s span is 500 pages.” (Measure)
  • The ability to cover a wide range or variety: “Her musical talents span multiple genres.” (Ability)
• Verb: To extend or reach over a certain distance or period: “The bridge spans the river.” (Action)

Phrases

• “span of life” refers to the duration of a person’s existence.
• “span of control” in management refers to the number of people who can be directly supervised by one person.
• “time span” denotes a duration or period of time.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The artist carefully measured the wall’s span before deciding where to hang the painting.”
• Verb: “The old oak tree’s roots spanned the entire yard, anchoring it firmly in place.”
• “Her career has spanned three decades, during which she’s won multiple awards.”

Synonyms

• Reach
• Extend
• Cover
• Stretch
• Breadth
• Scope

Antonyms

• Narrow
• Restricted
• Limited
• Bounded