Span
noun/verb
/spæn/
A span is the space or distance between two things, like how far apart your hands are when you stretch them out. It can also mean a period of time, like how long a game lasts.
Examples
- The bridge has a long span across the river.
- We took a short span of time to finish our homework.
- The dog can jump a span of five feet!
Synonyms
distance
stretch
reach
length
time
Antonyms
closeness
shortness
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