Cool MateMeaning of Span
to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it
In simple words: To stretch across or cover an area.
Span in a sentence
- His acting career spanned 55 years.
- Family photos spanning five generations were stolen.
- The operation, which spanned nine countries, resulted in 200 arrests.
- His experience spanned not merely politics, but also business and journalism.
- a series of bridges spanning the river
- The roof was spanned by curved ribs of steel.
How to use Span
Use 'span' to describe distance, duration, or extent. More common in technical or descriptive contexts. Avoid in very casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
span + object
Memory hint
Think of a span of a bridge — it spans over the water.
Related words
Collocations with Span
- span a distance
- span a period of time
- span generations
- span across
- span the globe
Synonyms for Span
Common mistakes with Span
- Confused with 'spend' in terms of time context.
- Used incorrectly in passive voice; 'spanned' should be used when something is already in the past.
- Misused in context; often used incorrectly as a synonym for 'cover' or 'contain'.
Span appears in
Span in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يمتد عبر, يشمل
يمتد عبر أو يغطي مساحة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Span
একটি এলাকা জুড়ে বিস্তৃত বা আচ্ছাদন করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Span
Sich über etwas erstrecken oder etwas abdecken.
- SpanishEspañol
abarcar, extenderse, cubrir
Extenderse o cubrir un área.
- Persianفارسی
کِش آمدن، دربرگرفتن
گسترده شدن در عرض یا پوشاندن یک منطقه.
- FrenchFrançais
couvrir, s'étendre sur
S'étendre sur ou couvrir une zone.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Span
किसी क्षेत्र में फैलना या उसे कवर करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Coprire, estendersi su, abbracciare
Estendersi o coprire un'area.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Abranger, Estender-se por
Estender-se ou cobrir uma área.
- RussianРусский
Span
Растягиваться или покрывать область.
- Urduاردو
پھیلانا، محیط بنانا
کسی علاقے کو ڈھانپنا یا اس پر پھیلنا۔
- Chinese中文
跨越, 持续, 覆盖
延伸或覆盖一个区域。
More words like Span
- Cross
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Span
What does Span mean?
To stretch across or cover an area.
What is the definition of Span?
to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it
How do you use Span in a sentence?
His acting career spanned 55 years.
Can you give another example of Span?
Family photos spanning five generations were stolen.
What are synonyms for Span?
Common alternatives include cross.
What is the opposite of Span?
Opposite meanings include contract, recede, shorten.
What words go with Span?
It commonly pairs with span a distance, span a period of time, span generations, span across, span the globe.
What are common mistakes when using Span?
Confused with 'spend' in terms of time context. Used incorrectly in passive voice; 'spanned' should be used when something is already in the past. Misused in context; often used incorrectly as a synonym for 'cover' or 'contain'.
How do you pronounce Span?
US: /["/spæn/","/spænz/","/spænd/","/ˈspænɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/spæn/","/spænz/","/spænd/","/ˈspænɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Span?
Use 'span' to describe distance, duration, or extent. More common in technical or descriptive contexts. Avoid in very casual conversation.
What CEFR level is Span?
"Span" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.