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Synonyms & Similar Words
space
area
scope
range
extent
stretch
breadth
width
length
depth
vastness
immensity
magnitude
sweep
spread
expansion
dilation
enlargement
augmentation
amplification
broadness
largeness
spaciousness
roominess
capaciousness
amplitude
dimension
size
scale
proportion
magnitude
bigness
enormity
hugeness
vastitude
expansiveness
breadth
comprehensiveness
inclusiveness
Meaning of Expanse
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "expanse" refers to a large area of something, especially a natural feature such as the sea, sky, or desert.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "expanse" as a large or extensive area or stretch of something, such as the expanse of the ocean or the expanse of the sky.
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "expanse" as a very large area of something, such as the sea, sky, or land.
Example Uses
- The expanse of the ocean stretched out before us as we stood on the shore.
- The city's skyscrapers seemed small compared to the vast expanse of the desert surrounding it.
- The astronaut gazed out at the stunning expanse of stars in the galaxy.
- The park's green expanse provided a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
- The company's product line has expanded to cover a wide expanse of industries and markets.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
confines
limits
bounds
restrictions
constraints
narrowness
smallness
compactness
minuteness
finiteness
smallness
closeness
tightness
confinement
enclosure
restriction
limitation
circumscription
demarcation
boundary
edge
border
perimeter