What does expanse mean?
Expanse means A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land..
Expanse
/ɪkˈspæns/ · noun
Meaning
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land..
Definitions by Sense
- A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky, or land.
- An amount of spread or stretch.
Example Sentences
That large room had always awed Ivor: even as a child he had never wanted to play in it, for all that it was so limitless, the parquet floor so vast and shiny and unencumbered, the windows so wide and light with the fairy expanse of Kensington Gardens.
Synonyms for expanse
Antonyms for expanse
Related Words
Word Forms
- expanses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for expanse?
Common synonyms include sweep, area, extent, surface area.
What is the opposite of expanse?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use expanse in a sentence?
That large room had always awed Ivor: even as a child he had never wanted to play in it, for all that it was so limitless, the parquet floor so vast and shiny and unencumbered, the windows so wide and light with the fairy expanse of Kensington Gardens.
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