span

/spæn/
noun 5verb 5name 3

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1

(noun.) length

ADJ

full

broad, wide

Her career has covered a wide span of different industries and roles.

clear

The architect designed a clear span across the river so boats could pass underneath easily.

12-foot, 500-metre, etc.

wing (also wingspan)

The aircraft's long wing span allows it to fly very efficiently across the ocean.

2

(noun.) length of time

ADJ

long | short | 10-day, 2-week, etc. | entire

allotted

During her career, she accomplished remarkable things within the allotted span of just ten years.

time | life (also lifespan)

attention, concentration, memory

Young children often have a limited attention span during long classroom lessons.

VERB + SPAN

cover

The new highway covers a span of fifty kilometers across the desert.

PREP

over a/the ~

The company gradually improved its customer service over a span of several months.

PHRASES

a span of time/years

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