Space
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /speɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Space is a noun meaning (heading) Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.
Meaning
(heading) Unlimited or generalized extent, physical or otherwise.
More Meanings
- (heading) Of time.
- (heading) A bounded or specific extent, physical or otherwise.
- (transitive) To set some distance apart.
- To insert or utilise spaces in a written text.
- To space out (become distracted, lose focus).
- (transitive, science fiction) To kill (someone) by ejection into outer space, usually without a space suit.
- (obsolete, intransitive) To roam, walk, wander.
Example Sentences
The cities are evenly spaced.
The captain spaced the traitors.
This paragraph seems badly spaced.
Faye had spaced the pots at 8-inch intervals on the windowsill.
Word Forms
- spaces
- spacing
- spaced
Synonyms for space
Depending on context, synonyms include blank, quad, distance, place.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blank, place, distance, quad, outer, term.
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