Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Spans.
Spans - as a noun
The complete duration of something
Example: "The job was finished in the span of an hour"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continuance15duration9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The distance or interval between two points
Two items of the same kind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brace9couple10couplet11distich13duad6duet5duo4dyad9pair6twain8twosome12yoke11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
2deuce8iitwo6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridge10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
construction16structure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Spans - as a verb
To cover or extend over an area or time period
Example: "Rivers traverse the valley floor"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross7sweep10traverse11Example Sentences
"The bridge spans the river."
"The book spans several decades."
"His career spans over 20 years."
"The movie spans three continents."
"The timeline spans from the 18th to the 21st century."
Word Game Points
Is SPANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SPANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SPANS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spans is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
