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span

/spæn/
span spæn
English Definition
n. the full extent of something from end to end
中文释义
跨度
Significado en Español
lapso, tramo
한국어 뜻
범위, 기간
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoảng, thời gian
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Example Sentence

The bridge has a span of two miles.

这座桥的跨度为两英里。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “span”:

  1. A fragment
  2. B extent
  3. C portion
  4. D segment
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B — extent. “span” means n. the full extent of something from end to end

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The huge new bridge has a ______ of nearly two miles across the wide river.

  1. A color
  2. B weight
  3. C span
  4. D smell
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C — span. “span” means n. the full extent of something from end to end

Common questions about “span”

What does “span” mean?

span — n. the full extent of something from end to end. In Chinese: 跨度.

How do you pronounce “span”?

span is pronounced /spæn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: span.

How do you use “span” in a sentence?

The bridge has a span of two miles. (这座桥的跨度为两英里。)

What are synonyms for “span”?

extent, range, duration — all close in meaning to span (n. the full extent of something from end to end).

Is “span” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. span appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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