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span vs extend

extend vs span

span is a noun but extend is not a noun.

span and extend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
span Yes No Yes No
extend No No Yes No
As verbs, extend is a hypernym of span; that is, extend is a word with a broader meaning than span:
  • span: to cover or extend over an area or time period
  • extend: span an interval of distance, space or time
Other hypernyms of span include continue, cover.
span (noun) extend (noun)
the act of sitting or standing astride
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
the distance or interval between two points
a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
two items of the same kind
the complete duration of something
span (verb) extend (verb)
to cover or extend over an area or time period extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body
thrust or extend out
extend in scope or range or area
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
continue or extend
expand the influence of
increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
prolong the time allowed for payment of
use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity
open or straighten out; unbend
extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length
cause to move at full gallop
offer verbally
make available; provide
span an interval of distance, space or time
reach outward in space
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
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