expanse
/ɪkˈspæns/
ex · panse
ɪk · ˈspæns
English Definition
n. wide, open area
Significado en Español
extensión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoảng rộng
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Example Sentence
A vast expanse of desert lay ahead.
前方是一片沙漠。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
expand(extend)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “expanse”.
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A
region
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B
narrow
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C
increase
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D
pause
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A — region.
“expanse” means n. wide, open area
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The travelers gazed at the vast ______ of the empty desert.
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A
corner
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B
expanse
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C
closet
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D
cottage
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B — expanse.
“expanse” means n. wide, open area
Common questions about “expanse”
What does “expanse” mean?
expanse — n. wide, open area. In Chinese: 广阔，扩展.
How do you pronounce “expanse”?
expanse is pronounced /ɪkˈspæns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · panse.
How do you use “expanse” in a sentence?
A vast expanse of desert lay ahead. (前方是一片沙漠。)
What are synonyms for “expanse”?
stretch, area — all close in meaning to expanse (n. wide, open area).
Is “expanse” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. expanse appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “expanse”?
expand(extend)
