Synonyms for expanse
ɪkˈspænsex·panse

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.2 / 6 votes

1. expanse

   Synonyms:
   vast, void, space, breadth

   Antonyms:
   limit, enclosure, confine, bound

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1. sweep, expansenoun

   a wide scope

   "the sweep of the plains"

   Synonyms:
   surface area, sweep, sweep oar, slam, area, end run, chimneysweep, chimneysweeper

2. area, expanse, surface areanoun

   the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

   "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"

   Synonyms:
   surface area, domain, country, sweep, arena, sphere, region, field, orbit, area

3. expansenoun

   a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky

   Synonyms:
   surface area, sweep, area

Matched Categories

1. • Extent
   • Range
   • Space

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1. expansenoun

   Synonyms:
   extent, expansion, expanded surface

2. expansenoun

   Synonyms:
   firmament, arch of the sky

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1. List of paraphrases for "expanse":

   extent

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1. Author (unknown):

   The endless expanse of stars above holds untold beauty and infinite wonder.

2. Thomas Graziano:

   This is the broadest expanse of area in the United States that weve projected with an elevated risk that I can remember, is this the perfect storm? I dont know.

3. Gary Schuler:

   A classic emerald cut like this one allows for a wide expanse of pure material to be viewed without the distraction of a more complex facet arrangement, it's almost like looking at the glimmer of a reflecting pool.

4. Unknown:

   Fishing gives you a sense of where you fit in the sceme of things - Your place in the universe...I, mean, here I am, one small guy with a fishing pole on this vast beach and out there in the blue expanse of ocean are these hundreds of millions of fish...laughing at me.

5. Dan Seeger:

   It is an honor to see a photo of my father I’d taken some 60 years ago become this wonderful forever stamp, my dad did most of his correspondence by hand — written letters — and I can imagine him smiling and of course appreciating this great honor because he relied on the U.S. Mail with its simplicity and honesty, knowing that thoughts and ideas can go from the sender over a tremendous expanse to a single receiver and get delivered.