Meaning of the word space in English

What does space mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

space

US /speɪs/

UK /speɪs/

a continuous area or expanse which is free, available, or unoccupied

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There's not enough space for all these books.

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Can you make some space for me?

Synonym:

room area expanse volume capacity

the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

Example:

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Astronauts travel into outer space.

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The stars shine brightly in space.

Synonym:

cosmos universe outer space firmament

an interval of time

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There was a long space of silence before he spoke.

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We need a space of about ten minutes between meetings.

Synonym:

interval period duration span stretch

position (two or more items) at a distance from one another

Example:

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Space out the chairs so everyone has room.

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The trees were spaced evenly along the path.

Synonym:

separate distance spread out arrange distribute

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