Spanning Meaning in English
word · lemma: span
ˈspænɪŋ
SPAN-ing
spˈænɪŋ
SPAN-ing
Definition
Covering, extending across, or including a certain area, period of time, or range. Often used to describe something that reaches from one end to another.
Usage & Nuances
Often found before nouns: 'spanning decades', 'spanning continents'. Used more in writing and formal speech. Related to the verb 'to span'. Don't confuse with 'spinning' (turning).
Spanish: que abarca - que cubre - que se extiende a través dePortuguese (BR): abrangendo - que cobre - que se estende porPortuguese (PT): abrangendo - que cobre - que se estende porChinese (Simplified): 跨越 - 覆盖Chinese (Traditional): 跨越 - 覆蓋Hindi: फैलता हुआ - फैला हुआArabic: يمتد عبر - يغطيBengali: ব্যাপী - বিস্তৃতRussian: охватывающий - простирающийсяJapanese: にわたる - またがるVietnamese: kéo dài - trải dàiKorean: 에 걸친 - 에 걸쳐Turkish: kapsayan - yayılanUrdu: پر محیط - کے احاطہ کیے ہوئےIndonesian: mencakup - meliputi
Example Sentences
The bridge is spanning the river.
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We learned about wars spanning several centuries.
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She worked on projects spanning five years.
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The exhibition features art spanning different cultures and eras.
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With problems spanning from finance to health, he had a tough year.
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The author wrote a series spanning three generations.
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