spanned

[spænd]

spanned Definition

• 1. to cover or extend over an area or period of time
• 2. to bridge or connect two points

Using spanned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spanned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bridge spans the river.

• Example

  Her career spanned over three decades.

• Example

  The book spans a wide range of topics.

• Example

  The movie spans several years in the character's life.

spanned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spanned

• cover
• extend
• reach
• bridge
• connect

Phrases with spanned

• span the distance

  to cover the entire distance between two points

  Example

  The cable car spans the distance between the two mountains.

• span of control

  the number of subordinates that a manager or supervisor can effectively manage

  Example

  The CEO has a large span of control, overseeing multiple departments and managers.

• span of attention

  the length of time that someone can concentrate on a task or activity

  Example

  Children have a shorter span of attention than adults.

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Summary: spanned in Brief

'Spanned' [spænd] is a verb that means to cover or extend over an area or period of time, or to bridge or connect two points. It can be used to describe physical structures like bridges or metaphysical concepts like time. Examples include 'The bridge spans the river' and 'Her career spanned over three decades.'