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Meaning of a brief span
A brief span refers to a short period of time.
Etymology of a brief span
The word "span" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, originally meaning "to stretch" or "to extend".
The phrase "a brief span" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a short period of time.
Synonyms
short period
brief time
little while
short spell
brief interval
fleeting moment
short duration
limited time
brief space
short term
temporary period
short lived
ephemeral period
transitory period
short tenure
brief tenure
short lease
limited tenure
short lifetime
brief lifetime
short existence
brief existence
short stint
brief stint
short stretch
brief stretch
short interval
brief interval
Definitions
- A brief span is defined by Oxford Languages as a short period of time, a limited duration.
- * It can also refer to a short distance or a short period of existence.
Usage Examples
- The company has been in business for a brief span of five years.
- * The athlete's career was cut short after a brief span of injuries.
- * The beautiful sunset lasted for a brief span of minutes.
Antonyms
long period
extended time
lengthy duration
prolonged period
long term
permanent tenure
lengthy tenure
extended lease
unlimited time
long lifetime
extended lifetime
long existence
extended existence
lengthy stint
extended stint
long stretch
extended stretch
lengthy interval
extended interval