Expanse
/ɪkˈspæns/
A large, open area of land or space that seems to go on for a long distance, like a big field or the ocean.
Examples
- The vast expanse of the ocean stretched out before us as we stood on the beach, marveling at the waves crashing against the shore.
- As we hiked up the mountain, the breathtaking expanse of the valley below made us feel small but excited to explore nature.
- During our science lesson, we learned about the expanse of outer space, filled with stars, planets, and mysteries waiting to be discovered.
Synonyms
area
field
stretch
space
landscape
terrain
Antonyms
crowd
small area
narrowness
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