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spanned

 

[ spændɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action performed

The term 'spanned' is the past tense of the verb 'span'. It refers to the action of extending across a certain distance, area, or time. This can mean covering something physically, like a bridge spanning a river, or metaphorically, like spanning several decades of history. It is often used in both technical and everyday contexts to describe measurement, reach, or coverage.

Synonyms

bridged, crossed, extended

Examples of usage

  • The bridge spanned the entire length of the river.
  • Her career spanned over three decades.
  • The artist's influence spanned multiple art movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "spanned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cobriu

🇮🇳 फैल गया

🇩🇪 überdeckt

🇮🇩 meliputi

🇺🇦 покритий

🇵🇱 pokryty

🇯🇵 広がった

🇫🇷 étendu

🇪🇸 cubierto

🇹🇷 kapladı

🇰🇷 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 pokrytý

🇸🇰 pokrytý

🇨🇳 覆盖

🇸🇮 pokrit

🇮🇸 þakinn

🇰🇿 жабылған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 örtülmüş

🇲🇽 cubierto

Word origin

The word 'span' originates from the Old English term 'spanian', which meant to extend or measure. The transition from this ancient term to the modern form has seen it evolve in usage and meaning. Originally, 'span' referred to physical dimensions, often relating to the distance between two points or ends. Over time, the word began to encompass broader meanings, including temporal spans and metaphorical uses. The suffix ‘-ed’ indicates the past tense, signalling that the action has already taken place. In many texts, the concept of spanning has been essential in contexts ranging from engineering and architecture to everyday speech, when describing coverage of different types.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,302, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.