Span (Verb)
Meaning
To cover or extend over an area or time period; "Rivers traverse the valley floor"; "The parking lot spans 3 acres"; "The novel spans three centuries".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The new highway spans the entire country, connecting north and south.
- The garden spans several acres and includes a variety of plant species.
- Her research spans over two decades and has led to groundbreaking discoveries.
- The history of the city spans thousands of years, with a rich cultural heritage.
- The business spans multiple continents, employing people from different cultures.