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Vocabulary Entry
span
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A length of time or distance during which something occurs.
Example Sentences
"The project has a short time span."
"Her attention span is shorter than average."
"He has lived in that house for a span of over twenty years."
V
verb
To extend across a specified distance or duration.
Example Sentences
"The bridge spans the river."
"Her interests span a variety of subjects."
"The meeting will span the entire morning."