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Definition of Expanse
1. Noun. A wide scope. "The sweep of the plains"
Exact synonyms: Sweep
Generic synonyms: Ambit, Compass, Orbit, Range, Reach, Scope
Derivative terms: Sweep, Sweep
Generic synonyms: Ambit, Compass, Orbit, Range, Reach, Scope
Derivative terms: Sweep, Sweep
2. Noun. The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary. "It was about 500 square feet in area"
Exact synonyms: Area, Surface Area
Generic synonyms: Extent
Specialized synonyms: Acreage, Land Area, Footprint, Erasure, Blank Space, Place, Space, Space, Balk, Baulk, Plane Section, Section
Derivative terms: Areal
Generic synonyms: Extent
Specialized synonyms: Acreage, Land Area, Footprint, Erasure, Blank Space, Place, Space, Space, Balk, Baulk, Plane Section, Section
Derivative terms: Areal
3. Noun. A wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky.
Definition of Expanse
1. n. That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.
2. v. t. To expand.
Definition of Expanse
1. a wide, continuous area [n -S]