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Meaning of the word span in English

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span

US /spæn/
UK /spæn/
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Noun

1.

the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers

Example:
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The bridge has a span of 200 meters.
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The average human life span is increasing.
Synonym:
extentlengthreachstretchduration

Verb

1.

to extend across (a distance, area, or time)

Example:
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The new bridge will span the river.
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His career spanned over three decades.
Synonym:
bridgecrossextendcoverlast
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