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Expanse

Verb / ɪˈkspæns / Another word for expanse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a wide and open area or surface; a stretch

Synonyms & similar words

sweep area surfacearea expansiveness breadth width spread extension span stretch range scope extent area field territory landscape outlook vista view horizon distance reach

Synonyms by register

Formal

breadth vastness scope amplitude

Informal

stretch spread openness

Literary

expanse firmament vastitude

Antonyms

confine limitation boundary enclosure restriction constraint

Common collocations

  • vast expanse
  • open expanse
  • wide expanse
  • natural expanse
  • desert expanse
  • oceanic expanse
  • sky's expanse

Word family

noun expanse
verb expand
adjective expansive
adverb expansively

Usage note

Expanse typically refers to a large, open area of land, sea, or sky. It carries a connotation of vastness and openness.

Example sentences

  1. The expanse of the desert was endless.
  2. The expanse of the sky was breathtaking.
  3. The expanse of the field was perfect for playing soccer.
  4. The expanse of the beach was crowded with people.
  5. The expanse of the forest was teeming with wildlife.

Quotes

  • I love the expanse of the ocean and the feeling of freedom it gives me. - Melanie Iglesias
  • The universe is vast and full of wonders. How lucky we are to live in this time and space, this place of endless possibility. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • The expanse of the skies and the water is awe-inspiring. - Sonia Sotomayor

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