span
Translation
span, period, extent
Examples
The bridge has a very long span.
The bridge has a very long span.
He has a short attention span.
He has a short attention span.
Grammar Patterns
((a span of sth.)) a period or extent of something. The project was completed in a short span of time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: period, duration, extent, range
Etymology
From Old English 'spann', related to German 'spannen' (to stretch, to span).
Memory Tips
Imagine stretching your hand out to measure a distance - the 'span' of your hand. This relates to both distance and time.