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Meaning of expanse
A large and open area of something, such as land, water, or sky.
Etymology of expanse
The word "expanse" originated from the Old French word "espandre", which is derived from the Latin word "expandex", meaning "to spread out"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe large and open areas of land, water, or sky
Synonyms
Definitions
- A large open area of land, water, or sky
- * A wide and open space, especially one that seems to stretch on forever
- * The state of being wide or large in extent, amount, or degree
Usage Examples
- The vast expanse of the ocean stretched out before us as we stood on the shore
- * The expanse of the desert was overwhelming, with sand dunes stretching as far as the eye could see
- * The city's expanse was evident from the top of the skyscraper, with buildings and streets stretching out in every direction
Antonyms
smallness
compactness
confinement
restraint
restriction
limitation
narrowness
tightness
closeness
finiteness
boundedness
enclosure
confinement
constraint
cramp
crunch
diminutiveness
insignificance
minuteness
modesty
puniness
scantiness
slightness
snugness