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spanned

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspænd// UK //spˈænd// spanned

v. to cover a specific distance or amount of time from one side to the other.

v. extended across a physical space or a period of time. Refers to the full reach or duration between two points.


SIMPLE

The bridge spanned the wide river.

CONTEXTUAL

Her career in the film industry spanned four decades and included several major awards.

COMPLEX

The ancient empire spanned three continents at its height, necessitating a complex administrative network to maintain control over such diverse territories.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the distance or duration covered.

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